Glossary Term
Epithelial Cell
Epithelial cells, also called epithelium, are one of the four basic cell types, found lining the body's cavities, blood vessels, organs and constitutes most gland tissue. These cells are specialized to aid absorption and secretion or act as a barrier from foreign objects.
Epithelial cell: One of the four basic cell types, found lining the body's cavities, blood vessels, and organs, and is the cell type of most gland tissue. These cells are specialized to aid absorption and secretion or act as a barrier from foreign objects.