endothelium

Noun

Meaning

The thin epithelium lining the blood vessels, lymphatics, and serous cavities. See Epithelium.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

epithelium epidermis dermis endothelial mesothelium decidua endodermis endothelia endothelium-dependent endothelium-derived corneal stromal cells endothelial tissue vascular endothelial cells blood vessel cells corneal endothelial basement membrane
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Hypernyms

epithelium epithelial tissue

Related terms

epithelium thelium endothelioma

Phrases with the word

corneal endothelium endothelium-derived endothelium-dependent

Derivatives

endothelia

Examples

ACE is found in the pulmonary circulation and in the endothelium of many blood vessels. Source: Internet

A complex set of biochemical reactions regulates the oxidation of LDL particles, chiefly stimulated by presence of necrotic cell debris and free radicals in the endothelium. Source: Internet

Damage, due to trauma or spontaneously, may lead to hemorrhage due to mechanical damage to the vessel endothelium. Source: Internet

Capillaries consist of little more than a layer of endothelium and occasional connective tissue. Source: Internet

These eddies create abnormal fluid velocity gradients which push blood elements such as cholesterol or chylomicron bodies to the endothelium. Source: Internet

It is continuous with the endothelium of the veins and arteries of the heart, and is joined to the myocardium with a thin layer of connective tissue. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

endotheliotropic endotheliotropism endothelitis endothelium-dependent endothelium-derived endothelization