endothelial
adjective/ˌɛndoʊˈθiːliəl/
Frequency rank: #13,021 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to the thin layer of cells that lines the inner surface of blood vessels and other body cavities.
Example sentence
The researchers studied endothelial cells lining the interior of blood vessels to understand how inflammation begins.
Synonyms & related words
- vascular
- intimal
- lumenal
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