Term Name: parakeratinized epithelium
Synonyms:
Definition: An epithelium that is characterized by incomplete keratinization of the cells in the stratum corneum. The cells are flattened and composed primarily of packed tonofilaments. However, the cells may retain remnants of nuclei and other organelles
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0013193]

Relationships
is a type of: atypical epithelium
has subtype: parakeratinized epithelium of gingiva parakeratinized epithelium of tongue