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epithelioid
[ ep-uh-thee-lee-oid ]
/ ˌɛp əˈθi liˌɔɪd /
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adjective
resembling epithelium.
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Origin of epithelioid
First recorded in 1875–80; epitheli(um) + -oid
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Medical definitions for epithelioid
epithelioid
[ ĕp′ə-thē′lē-oid′ ]
adj.
Of or resembling epithelium.
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