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pulmonary alveolus epithelium

Term ID
UBERON:0004821
Synonyms
  • alveolar epithelium
  • alveolus epithelial tissue
  • alveolus epithelium
  • epithelial tissue of alveolus
  • epithelium of alveolus
  • epithelium of pulmonary alveolus
  • pulmonary alveolar epithelium
  • pulmonary alveolus epithelium
Definition
The epithelial layer of the alveoli[MP]. The layer of cells covering the lining of the tiny air sacs at the end of the bronchioles[BTO].
References
  • BTO:0003511
  • EMAPA:35121
  • MA:0001771
  • NCIT:C12867
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