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cervix squamous epithelium
- Term ID
- UBERON:0006922
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- cervical squamous epithelium
- Definition
- The squamous epithelium of the cervical portio is similar to that of the vagina, except that it is generally smooth and lacks rete pegs. Colposcopically, it appears featureless except for a fine network of vessels which is sometimes visible. The relative opacity and pale pink coloration of the squamous epithelium derives from its multi-layered histology and the location of its supporting vessels below the basement membrane. http://www.asccp.org/practicemanagement/cervix/histologyofthenormalcervix/tabid/
- References
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- MA:0001725
- NCIT:C49219
- UMLS:C1707351
- http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C1707351
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