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Epithelium
Term	Epithelium
Short definition	epithelium (eh-pee-THE-lee-um) A thin layer of tissue covering organs, glands, and other structures in the body
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
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epithelium - (pronounced) (eh-pee-THE-lee-um) A thin layer of tissue covering organs, glands, and other structures in the body

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-|Short definition=epitheloid sarcoma (eh-pih-THEE-lee-oyd sar-KOH-muh) A rare type of cancer that usually presents as a slow-growing, firm lump in the deep soft tissue or skin of the arms, hands or fingers begins. It can also appear in the legs, trunk (chest and abdomen), or head and neck.
+|Short definition=epithelium (eh-pee-THE-lee-um) A thin layer of tissue covering organs, glands, and other structures in the body
 |Type=Cancer terms
 |Specialty=Oncology