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epithelial
ep·i·the·li·al [ èppi thlee əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
forming a protective layer of surface tissue: describes tissue that forms a thin protective layer on exposed bodily surfaces and forms the lining of internal cavities, ducts, and organs
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