lumenal
/ˈluːmənəl/
adjective
- Relating to the inside space of a tube-shaped structure in the body, such as a blood vessel or intestine.
- Lumenal pressure changes can affect how blood flows through a vessel.
- Scientists study lumenal proteins to understand how nutrients are absorbed.
- The lumenal surface of the intestine is lined with tiny finger-like projections.
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