intima

One entry found for intima.

Main Entry: in·ti·ma
Pronunciation: 'in-t&-m&
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural in·ti·mae /-"mE, -"mI /; or -mas
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, feminine of intimus
: the innermost coat of an organ (as a blood vessel) consisting usually of an endothelial layer backed by connective tissue and elastic tissue
- in·ti·mal /-m&l/ adjective