tunica intima

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The innermost layer of an artery or vein, made up of one layer of endothelial cells and supported by an internal elastic lamina.
    — Injury to the tunica intima will result in roughened endothelial edges and possible adherence of platelets, which may form clots.

词源

Learned borrowing from Latin tunica intima (“inner tunic”).
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