simple squamous epithelium
simple squamous epithelium · simple squamous epitheliums
A single layer of flattened, polygonal cells in contact with the basal lamina of the…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.
Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
Forms
plural: simple squamous epitheliums| Singular | simple squamous epithelium |
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