1 Stratified signifies two or more layers of epithelial cells. 2  By convention, a stratified epithelium is described according to the shape of cells on its free surface. 3  Regardless of whether the surface cells are squamous, cuboidal, or columnar, the underlying cells are usually cuboidal.pithelial tissue is one of the four basic tissue types. Several features characterize epithelial tissue and distinguish it from connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue. 1  Epithelial tissue covers surfaces with an uninterrupted layer of cells.
GLOSSARY LIST OF COMMONLY USED TERMS. 1  Allowable Charge: The amount a benefit plan determines to be a reasonable charge for a service. 2  Ambulatory Surgery: Surgery performed on an outpatient basis where the patient goes home the same day of the surgery.
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