For Endothelium we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Eye Surgery, HIV and AIDs, Health, Medical, Microbiology and Multiple Sclerosis.

Endothelium (Eye Surgery)

The innermost layer of the cornea. The endothelium is one cell layer thick (5-10 microns or .005-.01 millimeters) and provides hydration balance to maintain the cornea's transparency. The endothelium serves three main purposes it regulates the stroma's water content, provides a barrier to ingress of several constituents of the aqueous humor, and actively transports glucose.

Endothelium (HIV and AIDs)

A layer of flat cells that line the cavities of the heart and its blood and LYMPHATIC VESSELS.

Endothelium (Health)

Layer of epithelial cells that lines the cavities of the heart, blood vessels, and the serous cavities of the body

Endothelium (Medical)

The layer of flat cells that lines the blood and lymph vessels, the heart, and other structures in the body

Endothelium (Microbiology)

Squamous epithelium lining blood vessels.

Endothelium (Multiple Sclerosis)

Flat cells that line the blood and lymphatic vessels. Lining of blood vessels that supply the nervous system.

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