epithelialize

[ ep-uh-thee-lee-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, ep·i·the·li·al·ized, ep·i·the·li·al·iz·ing.

1. to form a covering of epithelial cells over, as a wound.

Other Words From

• epi·theli·al·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of epithelialize¹

epithelial ( def ) + -ize