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endothelium vs. epithelium
endothelium vs. epithelium: 's the difference?
Endothelium is a type of epithelium. Epithelium is animal tissue, such as skin, that covers a surface or lines a cavity and performs secretory, transporting, or regulatory functions. Endothelium is composed of a single layer of smooth, thin cells that lines the heart, blood vessels, lymphatics, and serous cavities.
noun
plural endothelia
- a type of epithelium composed of a single layer of smooth, thin cells that lines the heart, blood vessels, lymphatics, and serous cavities.
noun
Biology.
plural epitheliums, epithelia
- any plant or animal tissue that covers a surface or lines a cavity, and that also performs any of various secretory, transporting, or regulatory functions.