Endothelial is an adjective describing cells lining the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. In biology, it denotes tissues related to the endothelium, the thin, single-cell layer that regulates vascular tone, permeability, and blood clotting. The term is used in academic writing and clinical contexts to specify endothelial cells or functions. It implies precision and scientific specificity in describing vascular biology.
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