Intima (Noun)
Meaning
The innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The inflammation of the intima in the artery led to its narrowing and subsequent blockage.
- The vascular surgeon carefully avoided damaging the delicate intima of the patient's coronary artery during the procedure.
- Studies have shown that the intima of blood vessels plays a crucial role in the regulation of blood pressure.
- The blockage of a vein can occur due to thickening of the intima caused by chronic inflammation.
- Microscopic examination of the affected vessel revealed severe damage to the elastic laminae in the intima.