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 American English.
Word Origin
The term 'endothelium' originates from the Greek words 'endon' (ἔνδον), meaning 'within,' and 'thēlē' (θήλη), meaning 'nipple' or 'layer,' combined with the suffix '-ium' used in scientific terminology.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, playing a crucial role in vascular biology.
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,' and ‘lee-um’ as in 'lee-um.'