noun
- the biological process by which epithelial tissue forms or regenerates, especially during wound healing or tissue repair
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in dermatology, surgery, and wound care
Examples
- The burn victim's skin showed signs of epithelization as new epithelial cells began to cover the wound.
- Proper wound care accelerates epithelization and reduces scarring.
- The surgeon monitored the epithelization process following the graft procedure.
- Epithelization is a critical phase in the healing cascade after injury.
- Factors such as infection and poor nutrition can delay epithelization.