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Epithelium
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands, and other structures within the body. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The avascular cellular layers that cover body surfaces and cavities and may form glands. (NCI Thesaurus)
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