n. a type of epithelium composed of a single layer of smooth thin cells that lines the heart and blood vessels and lymphatics and serous cavities
The endothelium reduces turbulence of the flow of blood.
The endothelium reduces turbulence of the flow of blood.
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epithelium;lining of the heart; lining of the blood vessels
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