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Ureteral urothelial cell
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Urothelial cells form the stratified transitional epithelium lining the inner surface of the ureter. They are arranged in several layers around the lumen.
This lining forms part of a watertight mucosal barrier. Picture many cells coming together to create a continuous coating.
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Ureteral urothelial cells form the stratified transitional epithelium that lines the ureteral lumen.
This lining forms part of a watertight mucosal barrier.
Many cells come together to form a continuous lining.
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- NCBI Bookshelf / StatPearlsAnatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis Ureter
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