Term Name: | oral epithelium |
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Synonyms: | epithelium of mucosa of mouth, epithelium of oral mucosa |
Definition: | An epithelium that is part of the mouth and lines the oral cavity, typically stratified squamous, and may be para-, ortho- or non- keratinized. Primary barrier between oral environment and deeper tissues |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0002424] |