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endothelium /en·do·the·li·um/ (-the´le-um) pl. endothe´lia the layer of epithelial cells that lines the cavities of the heart, the serous cavities, and the lumina of the blood and lymph vessels.
endothelium [en′dōthē′lē·əm] Etymology: Gk, endon + thele, nipple the layer of simple squamous epithelial cells that lines the heart, the blood and lymph vessels, and the serous cavities of the body. It is highly vascular, heals quickly, and is derived from the mesoderm. endothelium (en´dōthē´lē n the layer of simple squamous epithelial cells that line the heart, the blood and lymph vessels, and the serous cavities of the body. endothelium pl. endothelia [Gr.] the layer of epithelial cells that lines the cavities of the heart and of the blood and lymph vessels, sometimes applied to other internal epithelial surfaces. corneal endothelium lines the inner surface of the cornea, between the corneal stroma and aqueous humor; called also the posterior epithelium. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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