stratified columnar epithelium

noun

Any of a series of secretive layers of cells found in the uterus, parts of the anus and eye, the male urethra and vas deferens and in parts of the pharynx.

Meanings

nounstratified columnar epithelium (plural stratified columnar epithelia)

plural stratified columnar epithelia

  1. Any of a series of secretive layers of cells found in the uterus, parts of the anus and eye, the male urethra and vas deferens and in parts of the pharynx.
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