OBO ID: ZFA:0005334
Term Name: lip epithelium Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
Definition: The thick, high squamous-stratified epithelium that covers the lips. It contains abundant melanocytes, many mucous cells and has well differentiated taste buds. (1)
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References:
  • TAO:0005334
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
is part of:
lip
is a type of:
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PHENOTYPE No data available

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