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  1. Endothelium - Wikipedia

    The endothelium (pl.: endothelia) is a single layer of squamous endothelial cells that line the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. [1] The endothelium forms an interface between …

  2. What is the Endothelium? - Cleveland Clinic

    What is the Endothelium? Your endothelium is a large organ that plays a key role in keeping your blood moving smoothly through your body. It’s made up of over a trillion endothelial cells, which release …

  3. Endothelium - Mechanisms of Vascular Disease - NCBI Bookshelf

    The endothelium, first described over 100 years ago as an inert anatomical barrier between blood and the vessel wall, is now recognized as a dynamic organ with secretory, synthetic, metabolic, and …

  4. Human Endothelial Cells: What They Are and Why They Matter

    Human endothelial cells form a thin, active layer called the endothelium, which is the inner lining of our blood vessels and lymphatic system. This layer acts as an interface between circulating blood or …

  5. What to know about the endothelium - Medical News Today

    Apr 19, 2023 · Endothelial cells are a specialized type of epithelium. While the endothelium only covers internal areas of the body, the epithelium also lines external tissues, such as the skin.

  6. Endothelial Cells: Definition, Types, Structure, Functions

    Mar 14, 2024 · Endothelial cells are specialized cells that cover the inside walls of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. They form a thin and delicate layer of endothelium, which acts as a barrier …

  7. Endothelial cells - (Anatomy and Physiology I) - Vocab, Definition ...

    Endothelial cells are derived from mesodermal precursors during embryonic development and are essential for the formation of the circulatory system. These cells regulate vascular tone by releasing …

  8. Endothelial Cell - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Endothelial cells are a natural barrier between blood and tissues. They are involved in the regulation of vasomotion, hemostasis, angiogenesis and inflammation.

  9. A systems view of the vascular endothelium in health and disease

    Sep 5, 2024 · This review explores the crucial role of vascular endothelial cells in organ function and systemic health.

  10. ENDOTHELIAL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Endothelial function refers to the healthy activity of the endothelium, a thin layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels that regulates blood flow, prevents clotting, and controls inflammation.