intima

(in′tə mə)

noun pl. intimae or intimas

the innermost living membrane of an organ or other part, as of an artery, vein, or lymphatic, or of an insect's trachea

Origin: ModL < fem. of L intimus: see intimate

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noun pl. in·ti·mae (-mēˌ) or in·ti·mas
Anatomy

The innermost membrane of an organ or part, especially the inner lining of a lymphatic vessel, an artery, or a vein.

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Origin: Latin

Origin: , from

Origin: feminine of intimus, innermost; see en in Indo-European roots

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