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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Epithelial Cells
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Células Epiteliales
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Células Epiteliais
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Tree Number:
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A11.436
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Definition English:
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Cells that line the inner and outer surfaces of the body by forming cellular layers (EPITHELIUM) or masses. Epithelial cells lining the SKIN; the MOUTH; the NOSE; and the ANAL CANAL derive from ectoderm; those lining the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM and the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM derive from endoderm; others (CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM and LYMPHATIC SYSTEM) from mesoderm. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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coordinate with specific tissue type if pertinent; do not confuse with EPITHELIOID CELLS (type of macrophage)
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History Note English:
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98, 65-77; use explode 1978-97
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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4926
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Unique Identifier:
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D004847
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