Uberon definition : An epithelium that is part of the mouth and lines the oral cavity, typically stratified
squamous, and may be para-, ortho- or non- keratinized. Primary barrier between oral
environment and deeper tissues;
Uberon synonym : epithelium of mucosa of mouth; epithelium of oral mucosa;
Uberon Development note : the avian oral epithelium has the developmental capacity to initiate tooth developmental
programs with underlying grafts of non-avian oral ectomesenchyme;
An epithelium that is part of the mouth and lines the oral cavity, typically stratified
squamous, and may be para-, ortho- or non- keratinized. Primary barrier between oral
environment and deeper tissues