Definition : Epithelium which consists of more than one layer of epithelial cells that may or may
not be in contact with a basement membrane. Examples: keratinized stratified squamous
epithelium, ciliated stratified columnar epithelium.;
Epithelium which consists of more than one layer of epithelial cells that may or may
not be in contact with a basement membrane. Examples: keratinized stratified squamous
epithelium, ciliated stratified columnar epithelium.