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glandular epithelium

(GLAN-juh-ler eh-pih-THEE-lee-um)
A type of tissue that lines certain internal organs and makes and releases substances in the body, such as mucous, digestive juices, and other fluids. Glandular epithelium is commonly found in the breast, lung, stomach, colon, pancreas, prostate, uterus, and cervix. Also called glandular tissue.
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