intima

Noun

Meaning

the innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

membrane intimate tunica intimal neointimal

Antonyms

public international co-operative not close

Hypernyms

membrane tissue layer

Examples

Indeed, Tacitus calls it Tiberius' intima causa, his innermost reason for departing for Rhodes, and seems to ascribe the entire move to a hatred of Julia and a longing for Vipsania. Source: Internet

It lowers blood pressure and slows hypertensive remodeling of blood vessels, especially thickening of their intima. Source: Internet

María Volanté “Intima” at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

intifadah intifadeh intifadist intimacy intimacy coordinator intimacy grass