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noun
The innermost part of an anatomical structure, particularly a tubular one
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
the innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: membrane, tissue layer
History
Borrowed from Latin intima, feminine form of intimus (“innermost”).
