Perithelial (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the tissue layer around small blood vessels.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Perithelial cells play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of blood vessels by regulating blood pressure and flow.
- The perithelial layer of the vessel was examined under a microscope to identify signs of damage or disease.
- Researchers have discovered that perithelial cells are involved in the process of angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels.
- The absence of perithelial cells can lead to vascular instability and vessel rupture.
- Perithelial cell dysfunction has been implicated in the development of various vascular diseases, including hypertension and atherosclerosis.