Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epithelization
Noun
/ˌɛp.ɪˌθɛl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process by which epithelial cells migrate and proliferate to cover a wound or tissue defect.
Examples
- After the injury, the epithelization process was closely monitored.
- The clinic uses various treatments to promote faster epithelization of wounds.
Meaning
Epithelization refers to the repair mechanism in which skin cells regenerate over a wound, restoring the barrier of the skin.
Synonyms
- Epithelialization
- Re-epithelization
- Skin regeneration
