noun
pl. -·mae· or -·mas the innermost living membrane of an organ or other part, as of an artery, vein, or lymphatic, or of an insect's trachea
Origin of intima
Modern Latin from feminine of Classical Latin intimus: see intimateintima
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intima
noun
pl. in·ti·mae, or in·ti·mas AnatomyThe innermost membrane of an organ or part, especially the inner lining of a lymphatic vessel, an artery, or a vein.
Origin of intima
Latin from feminine of intimus innermost ; see en in Indo-European roots.Related Forms:
- in′ti·mal
adjective
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Noun
See also: íntima(plural intimae or intimas)
- (anatomy) The innermost part of an anatomical structure, particularly a tubular one: the intima of a blood vessel.
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intima - Medical Definition
n.
pl. intimae (-mē′) or intimasAnatomy
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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- in′ti·mal
adj.
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