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simple squamous epithelium

simple squamous epithelium noun: a single layer of flattened, polygonal cells in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium, often permeable and occurring where small molecules need to pass quickly through membranes via filtration or diffusion.

Noun

simple squamous epithelium

  1. A single layer of flattened, polygonal cells in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium, often permeable and occurring where small molecules need to pass quickly through membranes via filtration or diffusion.

Synonyms of simple squamous epithelium

Questions about simple squamous epithelium

What does simple squamous epithelium mean?
Simple squamous epithelium means a single layer of flattened, polygonal cells in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium, often permeable and occurring where small molecules need to pass quickly through membranes via filtration or diffusion.
What part of speech is simple squamous epithelium?
Simple squamous epithelium is a noun.

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