endothelium
See also: endothélium
English edit
Etymology edit
From endo- + thelium, as in epithelium.
Pronunciation edit
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Noun edit
endothelium (plural endothelia)
- (anatomy) A thin layer of flat epithelial cells that lines the heart, serous cavities, lymph vessels, and blood vessels.
Derived terms edit
- endothelio- (combining form)
- endothelial
- endothelially
- myoendothelium
- neoendothelium
- transendothelial
- vasoendothelial