pigmentary epithelium, pigmented epithelium. that made of cells containing granules of pigment. posterior epithelium. the single layer of epithelial cells on the back of the cornea, between stroma and aqueous humour; the corneal endothelium.retinal pigment epithelium. see retina.sense epithelium, sensory epithelium. see neuroepithelium (1).he single layer of epithelial cells on the back of the cornea, between stroma and aqueous humour; the corneal endothelium. retinal pigment epithelium. see retina. sense epithelium, sensory epithelium. see neuroepithelium (1).
Since at least the mid-19th century, doctors have known that silver or silver compounds can cause some areas of the skin and other body tissues to turn grey or blue-grey. Argyria occurs in people who ingest or inhale
Appearance. Lithium, sodium and potassium are all soft metals that are easily cut with a scalpel or knife. The freshly cut surface is a shiny, silver colour, but this tarnishes quickly to a dull grey as the metal reacts with oxygen and water in the air.