Relating to both epithelial tissue and glandular tissue; describing structures or systems that combine epithelial and glandular functions.
From epithelio- (epithelium) + glandular (relating to glands). This compound term describes tissues that have both the covering/lining function of epithelium and the secreting function of glands.
Your stomach is a perfect example of epithelioglandular tissue—the surface epithelium provides a barrier, but it also contains specialized cells that secrete acid and enzymes to digest your food.
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