Term Name: squamous epithelium
Synonyms:
Definition: An epithelium characterised by its most superficial layer consisting of squamous epithelial cells.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0006914]

Relationships
is a type of: epithelium
has subtype: capillary bed cervix squamous epithelium esophagus squamous epithelium Sertoli cell barrier short descending thin limb simple squamous epithelium stomach squamous epithelium stratified squamous epithelium tongue squamous epithelium vagina squamous epithelium