| Phenotype: | epithelial cell proliferation increased rate, abnormal |
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| Note: | This statement combines anatomy and/or ontology terms with phenotype quality terms to create a complete phenotype (EQ) statement. For detailed information on individual terms, click the hyperlinked term name. |
| Name: | epithelial cell proliferation |
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| Definition: | The multiplication or reproduction of epithelial cells, resulting in the expansion of a cell population. Epithelial cells make up the epithelium, the covering of internal and external surfaces of the body, including the lining of vessels and other small cavities. It consists of cells joined by small amounts of cementing substances. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0050673] QuickGO AmiGO |
| Name: | increased rate |
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| Synonyms: | fast rate, high rate |
| Definition: | A rate which is relatively high. |
| Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000912] |