Animal epithelium

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001508",
  "term": "Animal epithelium",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Animal Epithelium",
  "definition": "1. The protective covering of the internal and external organs of the body, including the lining of blood vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs. In addition to its protective properties, the epithelium also provides a surface to absorb and secrete chemicals needed by the body.\n\n2. A membranous cellular tissue that covers a free surface or lines a tube or cavity of an animal body and serves especially to enclose and protect the other parts of the body, to produce secretions and excretions, and to function in assimilation.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "NIH AIDS Info Glossary",
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/animal-epithelium/"
}