epithelization
/ˌɛpɪˌθilɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which new epithelium (skin or tissue lining) grows over a wound or damaged area during healing.
- Slow epithelization can lead to chronic wounds that are hard to treat.
- The doctor applied a special dressing to promote epithelization of the surgical incision.
- Proper epithelization is essential for a burn to heal without scarring.