intima /in·ti·ma/ (in´tĭ-mah)
intima
1. innermost.
2. tunica intima vasorum.in´timal
in·ti·ma ( n t -m)n. pl. in·ti·mas or in·ti·mae (-m   ) The innermost coat of an organ. in ti·mal adj. |
intima
[in′timə] pl. intimae
Etymology: L, intimus, innermost
the innermost layer of a structure, such as the lining membrane of an artery, vein, lymphatic vessel, or organ. intimal, adj.
intima
the innermost coat of a blood vessel; called also tunica intima.
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