adventitia
noun
the external covering of an organ or other structure, derived from connective tissue, especially the external covering of a blood vessel.
adventitial
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a word derived from
adventitia.
Example Sentences
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Finally, a loose adventitial layer composed of collagen and fat anchors the ureters between the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
