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Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A single layer of flattened, polygonal cells in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium, often permeable and occurring where small molecules need to pass quickly through membranes via filtration or diffusion.

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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