Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epithelize
verb
/ˈɛpɪˌθɛlʌɪz/
Definition
To cover with or convert into epithelium.
Examples
- The skin began to epithelize after the injury was treated.
- Surgeons hope the graft will epithelize properly to ensure healing.
- In the lab, researchers worked to epithelize the cell cultures effectively.
Meaning
The process of forming epithelial tissue over a surface or wound.
Synonyms
- Cover
- Line
- Encapsulate
