1. to cover with or form epithelium; to develop or regenerate epithelial tissue
Usage: medical/biological term; transitive or intransitive

Examples

• The wound began to epithelize as new skin cells grew over the damaged area.
• Doctors monitored how quickly the burn would epithelize during recovery.
• The epithelial layer will epithelize naturally over several weeks.
• Certain treatments can help tissues epithelize more efficiently.
• After the surgical procedure, the surgeon ensured the incision would epithelize properly.