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intima

American  
[in-tuh-muh] / ˈɪn tə mə /

noun

Anatomy.
intimae plural
  1. the innermost membrane or lining of some organ or part, especially that of an artery, vein, or lymphatic.


intima British  
/ ˈɪntɪmə /

noun

  1. anatomy zoology the innermost layer of an organ or part, esp of a blood vessel

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Origin of intima

1870–75; < New Latin, noun use of feminine of Latin intimus, intumus inmost, equivalent to in- in- 2 + -timus superlative suffix; cf. optimal, ultimate

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Fall also saw the opening of Intima, a new arts space in Ridgewood, Queens.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2023

In 1907, together with the actor August Falck, Strindberg founded an experimental theater, Intima Teatern, in Stockholm.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2016

It wasn’t until 2002 that Strindbergs Intima Teater reopened after a renovation and modernization that, with 90 seats, preserved the intimate atmosphere between actors and audience.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2016

He began writing music for revues at the Teatro Lirico, in 1932 was signed by Mexico's leading radio station for a program well named the Hora Intima, This has become Mexico's most popular radio feature.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sed tamen iste Deus qui sit, vos dicite, vermes, Intima turba illi; vos fovet ille sinu.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard

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