Canadian Medical Guide > Anatomy > Cells > Endothelial Cells Terms and Definitions
Endothelial Cells
Medical Definition: | Highly specialized cells that line the ENDOTHELIUM. They are polygonal in shape and joined together by TIGHT JUNCTIONS. The tight junctions allow for variable permeability to specific macromolecules that are transported across the endothelial layer. |
Guide Notes: | coordinate with specific tissue type if pertinent |
Also Called: | Capillary Endothelial Cells,Lymphatic Endothelial Cells,Vascular Endothelial Cells |
Previously Indexed: | Endothelium (1973-2003) |
Endothelial Cells Medical Definitions and Terms
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