epithelialized
/ˌɛpɪˈθiliəˌlaɪzd/
adjective
- Covered with or having formed a new layer of epithelial tissue (the skin-like tissue that lines organs and surfaces of the body).
- A healthy, epithelialized graft will blend in with the surrounding skin over time.
- The doctor examined the epithelialized surface of the ulcer to confirm it was healing properly.
- After two weeks, the burn wound was fully epithelialized and no longer needed bandages.
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