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‖ epithelium|ɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm|
[mod.L. epithēlium, f. Gr. ἐπί upon + θήλη teat, nipple.]
1. Anat. A non-vascular tissue forming the outer layer of the mucous membrane in animals.
1748Hartley Observ. Man i. ii. 117 The Impressions can easily penetrate the soft Epithelium. 1842Prichard Nat. Hist. Man (1845) 87 The different appearances of the epithelia or outer membranous linings of all the surfaces. 1872Mivart Elem. Anat. 237 The superficial layer of the skin so reflected inwards is termed epithelium, which is thus but a modified epidermis.
2. Bot. An epidermis consisting of young thin-sided cells, filled with homogeneous transparent colourless sap. (Treas. Bot.)
1870Bentley Bot. 49 The canal of the style, and the stigma of Flowering Plants are also covered by a modified epidermis..to which the name of Epithelium has been given by Schleiden. |