Term Name: ependyma
Synonyms: ependymal epithelium
Definition: The thin epithelium-like membrane composed of ependymal cells that lines the ventricular system of the brain and the spinal cord.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0004670]

Relationships
develops from: neural tube ventricular layer
is part of: ventricle of nervous system
is a type of: ciliated epithelium ecto-epithelium
has subtype: brain ependyma fourth ventricle ependyma lateral ventricle ependyma spinal cord ependyma third ventricle ependyma