endothelium

American  

[en-doh-thee-lee-uhm] / ˌɛn doʊˈθi li əm /

noun

plural

endothelia

1. a type of epithelium composed of a single layer of smooth, thin cells that lines the heart, blood vessels, lymphatics, and serous cavities.

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endothelium British  

/ ˌɛndəʊˈθiːlɪəm /

noun

1. a tissue consisting of a single layer of cells that lines the blood and lymph vessels, heart, and some other cavities

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endothelium Scientific  

/ ĕn′dō-thē′lē-əm /

plural

endothelia

1. A thin layer of flat epithelial cells that lines the lymph vessels, blood vessels, and the inner cavities of the heart.

2. Compare mesothelium

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Other Word Forms

• endothelial adjective
• endothelioid adjective
• subendothelial adjective

Etymology

Origin of endothelium

1870–75; endo- + New Latin -thelium; epithelium

Compare meaning

How does endothelium compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• endothelium vs. epithelium
• endothelium vs. mesothelium

Example Sentences

The researchers are making their data on age-related protein abundance of the mouse endothelium available in a publicly accessible database for further use.

From Science Daily

They recently employed cutting-edge 3D printing technology with a dragging technique to produce SDVs featuring pores capable of forming an endothelium.

From Science Daily

The coronavirus may damage blood vessels and the lining of the vessels, called the endothelium, as it binds to the molecular receptors that are plentiful on endothelial cells.

From Seattle Times

With a surface area larger than a football field, the endothelium helps maintain a delicate balance in the bloodstream.

From Salon

The coronavirus was found to infect and inflict serious damage to the vascular endothelium — the single layer of cells that line the blood vessels of organs such as our brain, kidneys, heart and lungs.

From Washington Post