Epitheca :: Epitheca (n.) A continuous and, usually, structureless layer which covers more or less of the exterior of many corals..

Epithelia :: Epithelia (pl. ) of Epitheliu.

Epithelial :: Epithelial (a.) Of or pertaining to epithelium; as, epithelial cells; epithelial cancer..

Epithelioid :: Epithelioid (a.) Like epithelium; as, epithelioid cells..

Epithelioma :: Epithelioma (n.) A malignant growth containing epithelial cells; -- called also epithelial cancer.

Epithelium :: Epithelium (n.) The superficial layer of cells lining the alimentary canal and all its appendages, all glands and their ducts, blood vessels and lymphatics, serous cavities, etc. It often includes the epidermis (i. e., keratin-producing epithelial cells), and it is sometimes restricted to the alimentary canal, the glands and their appendages, -- the term endothelium being applied to the lining membrane of the blood vessels, lymphatics, and serous cavities..

Epitheliums :: Epitheliums (pl. ) of Epitheliu.

Epitheloid :: Epitheloid (a.) Epithelioid.

Epithem :: Epithem (n.) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters, as a poultice, lotion, etc..

Epithema :: Epithema (n.) A horny excrescence upon the beak of birds.

Epithesis :: Epithesis (n.) The addition of a letter at the end of a word, without changing its sense; as, numb for num, whilst for whiles..

Epithet :: Epithet (n.) An adjective expressing some quality, attribute, or relation, that is properly or specially appropriate to a person or thing; as, a just man; a verdant lawn..

Epithet :: Epithet (n.) Term; expression; phrase.

Epithet :: Epithet (v. t.) To describe by an epithet.

Epithetic :: Epithetic (a.) Alt. of Epithetica.

Epithetical :: Epithetical (a.) Pertaining to, or abounding with, epithets..

Myoepithelial :: Myoepithelial (a.) Derived from epithelial cells and destined to become a part of the muscular system; -- applied to structural elements in certain embryonic forms.

Myoepithelial :: Myoepithelial (a.) Having the characteristics of both muscle and epithelium; as, the myoepithelial cells of the hydra..

Subepithelial :: Subepiglottic (a.) Situated under the epiglottis.

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