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oral epithelium

Term ID
UBERON:0002424
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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165
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