Endothelium
| Medical Definition: |
A layer of epithelium that lines the heart, blood vessels (ENDOTHELIUM, VASCULAR), lymph vessels (ENDOTHELIUM, LYMPHATIC), and the serous cavities of the body. |
| Guide Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; usually NIM with specific organ IM |
| Previously Indexed: |
Epithelium (1966-1972) |
Endothelium Categories.
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Endothelium, Lymphatic - Unbroken cellular lining (intima) of the lymph vessels (e.g., the high endothelial lymphatic venules). It is more permeable than vascular endothelium, lacking selective absorption and functioning mainly to remove plasma proteins that have filtered through the capillaries into the tissue spaces. |
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