What does endothelial cells mean?
Definitions for endothelial cells
en·dothe·lial cells
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Endothelial Cells
Highly specialized EPITHELIAL CELLS that line the HEART; BLOOD VESSELS; and lymph vessels, forming 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.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of endothelial cells in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of endothelial cells in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of endothelial cells in a Sentence
Some studies have been able to show that low to medium levels of circulating ketone bodies as seen in nutritional ketosis can be beneficial to the functioning of the endothelial cells in our vascular system. Protecting our vascular system benefits heart health, also, since obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, it makes sense that a ketogenic diet may indirectly benefit heart health simply by way of weight loss and weight management.
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