Pronunciation of 'Endothelium'
The word 'endothelium' refers to a thin layer of cells lining the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. It is pronounced as /ˌɛn.doʊˈθiː.li.əm/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'endothelium' originates from the Greek words 'endo-' meaning 'within' and 'thēlē' meaning 'nipple,' referring to the layer of cells within blood vessels.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A thin layer of cells lining the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.
Pronounced as 'en-doh-THEE-lee-uhm,' with stress on the third syllable. 'En' as in 'end,' 'doh' as in 'dough,' 'thee' as in 'the,' 'lee' as in 'lee,' and 'uhm' as in 'um.'