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cervix epithelium

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An epithelium that is part of a uterine cervix [Automatically generated definition]. [ ]

Term info

Label

cervix epithelium

Synonyms
  • cervical canal epithelial tissue
  • cervical canal epithelium
  • cervical epithelium
  • cervix epithelial tissue
  • epithelium of cervix
database cross reference
Subsets

efo_slim, pheno_slim

id

UBERON:0004801

structure notes

The epithelium of the cervix is varied. The ectocervix (more distal, by the vagina) is composed of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium. The endocervix (more proximal, within the uterus) is composed of simple columnar epithelium