non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

epithelium stratificatum squamosum noncornificatum

Stratified squamous epithelium is a stratified squamous epithelium, the cells of which synthesizes but does not accumulate keratin. Examples: epithelium of vagina, epithelium of wall of esophagus.

Type Organ
Latin Name epithelium stratificatum squamosum noncornificatum
FMA ID 45569

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Stratified squamous epithelium is a stratified squamous epithelium, the cells of which synthesizes but does not accumulate keratin. Examples: epithelium of vagina, epithelium of wall of esophagus.
What is the Latin name for the non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
The Latin name for the non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is epithelium stratificatum squamosum noncornificatum.

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