- epithelial cell
cell of epithelium, the layer of cells that cover the external surface of an organism as well as forming an inner lining between the tissues and organs of that organism and the external environment. In C. elegans epithelial cells include epithelium of the alimentary tract, intestinal cells, hypodermis, interfacial cells and somatic gonad cells.
- epithelial system
lies within the body wall, in close relation to nervous system and excretory system.
- rectal epithelial cell
These cells include: B, F, Y, U, K' and K. All rectal epithelial cells contain secretory membrane stacks along this region facing the lumenal cuticle and produce some portion of the cuticular lining of the rectum. These are interfacial cells that connect the alimentary system to the main body syncytium.
- interfacial epithelial cell
an epithelial cell that serves either to bridge two neighboring epithelial tissues or to form an opening in the epithelium.