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.
The purpose of the Glossary of Common Child Support Terms is to provide a listing of. acronyms and definitions of terms used by child support workers. The Glossary is intended to be. a reference tool to those who are new to child support. It will serve to break down the barriers of.