Pronunciation of 'Endothelium'
The word 'Endothelium' refers to the thin layer of cells lining the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. It is pronounced as 'ɛnˌdoʊˈθiːliəm' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'endothelium' originates from the Greek words 'endon' meaning 'within' and 'thele' meaning 'nipple' or 'layer'. It was first used in scientific contexts in the 19th century.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.
Pronounced as 'en-doh-THEE-lee-uhm'. 'En' as in 'end', 'doh' as in 'dough', 'thee' as in 'the', 'lee' as in 'lee', and 'uhm' as in 'um'.