Term Name:	oral epithelium
Synonyms:	epithelium of mucosa of mouth, epithelium of oral mucosa
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
Ontology:	Cell Ontology [UBERON:0002424]