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MSH: The innermost coat of blood vessels, consisting of a thin lining of endothelial cells longitudinally oriented and continuous with the endothelium of capillaries on the one hand, and the endocardium of the heart on the other.,NCI: The inner most layer of the blood vessel wall. The consistency of the intima will vary depending on the type of blood vessel, but will always have an endothelial layer with a basal lamina. It may contain collagen and elastic fibers. (NCI),NCI: The inner most layer of the blood vessel wall. The consistency of the intima will vary depending on the type of blood vessel, but will always have an endothelial layer with a basal lamina. It may contain collagen and elastic fibers.
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