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intima

/ˈɪntɪmə/

Übersetzungen

intimasubstantiv

intimae

Pl.

/ˈɪntɪmə/

The intima is the innermost layer of an artery.

Интима - это самый внутренний слой артерии.

intimasubstantiv

The innermost layer of a blood vessel (also called the tunica intima), composed of endothelial cells supported by a thin layer of connective tissue.

Damage to the intima can lead to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.

The innermost layer of other tubular anatomical structures, such as lymphatic vessels or the wall of certain organs.

Inflammation of the lymphatic intima was observed under the microscope.