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,' combined with the suffix '-ium' used in scientific terminology.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The thin layer of cells lining the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.
Pronounced as 'en-doh-THEE-lee-um,' with stress on the third syllable. 'En' as in 'end,' 'doh' as in 'dough,' 'thee' as in 'thee,' 'lee' as in 'lee,' and 'um' as in 'um.'