The phrase
"endothelial lining" refers to a layer of specialized cells that form the inner walls of blood vessels and the heart. These cells act as a barrier, controlling the passage of substances into and out of the blood vessels. They also play a role in regulating blood flow and preventing blood clots.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«endothelial»
«lining»
Sentences with «endothelial lining»
- A Chinese research team published in the journal Atherosclerosis examined the effect of CoQ10 on the delicate endothelial lining of the coronary arteries. (liveinthenow.com)
- Malaria parasites grow in red blood cells and stick to the endothelial lining of blood vessels through a large family of parasite proteins called PfEMP1. (sciencedaily.com)
- Not seen is the intense positivity of what seems to be the endothelial lining cells of the endocardium. (abcam.com)
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