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lip epithelium

Term ID
ZFA:0005334
Synonyms
Definition
The thick, high squamous-stratified epithelium that covers the lips. It contains abundant melanocytes, many mucous cells and has well differentiated taste buds. (1)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0005334
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
is part of
lip
is a type of
Expression
Genes with most Figures
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes