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intimal pertaining to or emanating from vascular intima. intimal bodies irregular mineralized masses covered by endothelium and protruding into the lumen of small arteries and arterioles of horses, especially in the intestinal submucosa. intimal tracks aggregations of cellular debris, fibrin and inflammatory cells, especially eosinophils, in the form of tortuous tracks in the intima of arteries in horses; caused by migrating larvae of Strongylus vulgaris. 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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Aortic rings without endothelium were prepared by gently rubbing the intimal surface of the aortic rings with a wooden stick. They represent an intimal or mural form made up of proliferating pleomorphic cells that can occur in large arteries such as the aorta. The earliest lesions of atherogenesis consist of arterial intimal accumulations of foam cells (primarily lipid-laden macrophages) and T lymphocytes intermixed with smooth muscle cells (7). |
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