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epithelialize

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ep·i·the·li·al·ize  (p-thl--lz) or ep·i·the·lize (-thlz)
v. ep·i·the·li·al·ized or ep·i·the·lized, ep·i·the·li·al·iz·ing or ep·i·the·liz·ing, ep·i·the·li·al·iz·es or ep·i·the·liz·es
v.tr.
To cover (a wound, for example) with epithelial tissue.
v.intr.
To become covered with epithelial tissue.
epi·theli·al·i·zation (--l-zshn) n.


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However, when growth factor is used to cover the wound and promote healing, a skin graft can be performed or the wound can be permitted to epithelialize naturally.
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