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endothelium

/ˌen.dəʊˈθiː.li.əm/

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noun

/ˌen.dəʊˈθiː.li.əm/C2formalmedical
  • ruСлой тонких плоских клеток мезодермального происхождения, выстилающий внутреннюю поверхность некоторых полостей тела, например кровеносных сосудов и сердца.

A layer of thin, flat cells derived from mesoblast that lines the interior surfaces of certain body cavities, such as blood vessels and the heart.

irregular plural

  1. Inner cell liningC2formalmedical

    A thin layer of flat cells that lines the interior of blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and the heart.

    ruВнутренняя клеточная выстилка

    • The endothelium helps regulate blood pressure and clotting.
    • Damage to the endothelium can lead to cardiovascular disease.
    • Healthy endothelium is essential for proper circulation.
Forms
  • endothelia plural form
  • endothelia's possessive plural form
  • endothelium's possessive singular form