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endothelioid

American

[en-doh-thee-lee-oid] / ˌɛn doʊˈθi liˌɔɪd /

adjective

resembling endothelium.

Etymology

Origin of endothelioid

First recorded in 1865–70; endotheli(um) + -oid

Example Sentences

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Giant cells are not uncommon, but the endothelioid cells, which are so marked a feature of tuberculous granulation tissue, are practically absent.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

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