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perithelium

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun perithelium has 1 sense
  1. perithelium - tissue layer around small blood vessels
    --1 is a kind of
    membrane, tissue layer

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Perithelium

Definition:

The term "perithelium" refers to the outermost layer or covering of a tissue or organ. It acts as a protective barrier against external factors.

Senses:

  1. Outermost layer of a tissue or organ
  2. Protective barrier against external factors

Examples:

Part of Speech: Noun

  • The perithelium of the skin helps guard against harmful bacteria.
  • Due to the injury, the perithelium of his lung became damaged, leading to complications.

Part of Speech: Adjective

  • The perithelial layer of the stomach provides protection against stomach acids.
  • The perithelial cells are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature.

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