1) Resembling epithelium 
An epithelioid cell is a cell that resembles epithelial cells in that it directly contacts its neighboring cells via cell surface molecules or junctions. Unlike epithelial cells, however, epithelioid cells make contacts over their entire surface, rather than at restricted (e.g., basolateral) portions. The term epithelioid cell also refers to a spe...
• (a.) Like epithelium; as, epithelioid cells.
(ep″ĭ-the´le-oid) resembling epithelium.
Ep`i·the'li·oid adjective [ Epithelium + -oid .] (Anat.) Like epithelium; as, epithelioid cells. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ep′i-thē′lē-oyd Definitions: 1. Resembling or having some of the characteristics of epithelium.
resembling epithelium.