| abstract |
An apparatus ( 10 ) adapted to contact epithelial tissue, the apparatus comprising a cup ( 12 ) having a concave shape and adapted to be positioned on epithelial tissue, the cup capable of maintaining a reduced air pressure and holding a volume of flowable material; and an electrical support structure ( 14 ) comprising a support structure and a plurality of sensors, electrodes, or both ( 15 ) configured to interact with epithelial and subepithelial tissue. |