Perithelium (Noun)
Meaning
Tissue layer around small blood vessels.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The perithelium layer envelops the microvessels throughout the body and plays a crucial role in their development and function.
- The researcher carefully isolated the perithelium surrounding a small arteriole in the tissue sample to study its structure.
- Dysfunction of the perithelium has been implicated in various diseases, including atherosclerosis and diabetic retinopathy.
- Staining techniques can be used to visually distinguish the perithelium from the endothelium in histological sections.
- Injury to the perithelium can lead to microvascular leakage and subsequent inflammation in the affected tissue.