What is another word for epithelialization?

Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪθˌɛlɪəla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Epithelialization is the process of cells forming a layer of tissue on a wound to help facilitate healing. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this process, including, but not limited to, re-epithelialization, wound closure, granulation, and tissue regeneration. Re-epithelialization specifically refers to the growth of new epithelial cells over the wound, and is often used in reference to skin injuries. Wound closure is a more general term that can refer to any process by which a wound is closed up, including epithelialization. Granulation refers to the growth of new connective tissue within a wound, while tissue regeneration refers to the generation of new cells and tissue to replace damaged or lost tissue.

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What are the hypernyms for Epithelialization?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Wound Healing, cell regeneration, Tissue repair.

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