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 'ɛnˌdoʊˈθiːliəm' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term originates from New Latin, combining 'endo-' (meaning 'within') and '-thelium' (from Greek 'thēlē', meaning 'nipple' or 'layer').
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, playing a key role in vascular biology.
Pronounced as 'en-doh-THEE-lee-uhm'. 'En' as in 'end', 'doh' as in 'dough', 'thee' as in 'thee', 'lee' as in 'lee', and 'uhm' as in 'um'.