English Explanatory Dictionary

simple squamous epithelium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A single layer of flattened, polygonal cells in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium, often permeable and occurring where small molecules need to pass quickly through membranes via filtration or diffusion.

Word forms

simple squamous epithelium

Synonyms

pavement epithelium tessellated epithelium
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