Medical Definition of Intestinal epithelium
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The endodermally derived epithelium of the intestine varies considerably, but the absorptive epithelium of small intestine is usually implied.
The apical surfaces of these cells have microvilli possibly to increase the absorptive surface, but probably also to provide a larger surface area for enzyme activity). The lateral sub apical regions have well developed junctional complexes.
(10 Jan 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Intestinal Epithelium
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