Etymology of the Latin word epithelium
the Latin word
epitheliumderived from the Greek word
thele, θηλή, ϑηλή (nipple; nipple, hence middle lining layer)
using the New Latin prefix
epi-derived from the Greek word
homos, ὦμος (same; at the same time; (conjunctionally) notwithstanding, yet still)
Derivations in Latin
mesotheliumDerivations in other languages
English
epitheliumUsage
Word found in New Latin, Modern Latin
