An individual endothelial cell; a cell that makes up the inner lining of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.
From endothelial + -cyte (Greek 'cell'). Modern cell biology terminology from 1970s onward.
Each endotheliocyte is an incredible multitasker—it filters what enters your bloodstream, produces compounds that regulate blood pressure, prevents clots, and responds to exercise all at once!
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