| Term Name: | morphogenesis of an epithelium |
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| Synonyms: | epithelium morphogenesis |
| Definition: | The process in which the anatomical structures of epithelia are generated and organized. An epithelium consists of closely packed cells arranged in one or more layers, that covers the outer surfaces of the body or lines any internal cavity or tube. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0002009] QuickGO AmiGO |