epithelialize

transitive verb

ep·​i·​the·​li·​al·​ize ˌe-pə-ˈthē-lē-ə-ˌlīz 

variants also epithelize

ˌe-pə-ˈthē-ˌlīz 

or British epithelialise also epithelise

epithelialized also epithelized or British epithelialised also epithelised; epithelializing also epithelizing or British epithelialising also epithelising

: to cause to undergo epithelialization

The prepared impregnated gauzes provide a moist environment that helps wounds epithelialize more rapidly.

—Wissam Zam et al.