basal lamina of epithelium

basal lamina

Acellular anatomical structure that consists of a thin sheet of fibrous proteins that underlie and support the cells of an epithelium. It separates the cells of an epithelium from any underlying tissue.

Type Organ
Latin Name basal lamina
FMA ID 62918

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What is the basal lamina of epithelium?
Acellular anatomical structure that consists of a thin sheet of fibrous proteins that underlie and support the cells of an epithelium. It separates the cells of an epithelium from any underlying tissue.
What is the Latin name for the basal lamina of epithelium?
The Latin name for the basal lamina of epithelium is basal lamina.

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