Uberon definition : A stratified squamous epithelium consisting of a basal layer; it is keratinized or
parakeratinized[BTO].;
Uberon synonym : epithelial tissue of gingiva; epithelium of gingiva; gingiva epithelium; gingiva epithelial tissue;
Uberon Taxon note : In humans: 15% orthokeratinized, 75% parakeratinized, 10% non-keratinized; diurnal;
decreased keratinization with age. Note that in FMA this is classified as keratinized
squamous - this perhaps refers to the epithelium of the attached or free gingiva;