Epithelial Cell

Epithelial cell - 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 with absorption, secretion, or act as a barrier from foreign objects.

  1. Saladin, K. S., & Miller, L. (1998). Anatomy & physiology. New York (NY): WCB/McGraw-Hill.

Related Terms

  • epithelial cells
  • cell biology
  • histology
  • tissue types
  • organ systems

Synonyms

  • squamous epithelium
  • Epithelium
  • cuboidal epithelium
  • columnar epithelium
  • epithelial
  • animal cell