Uberon definition : Acellular anatomical structure that consists of a thin sheet of fibrous proteins that
underlie and support the cells of an epithelium. It separates the cells of an epithelium
from any underlying tissue.;
Uberon synonym : basal lamina of connective tissue;
Uberon related term : basal laminae; basal lamina;
Uberon Homology note : A basal lamina is certainly present in Bilateria and was evaluated as an autapomorphy
of this taxon.[well established][VHOG];
Acellular anatomical structure that consists of a thin sheet of fibrous proteins that
underlie and support the cells of an epithelium. It separates the cells of an epithelium
from any underlying tissue.