perithelial
/ˌpɛrɪˈθiliəl/
adjective
- Relating to the layer of tissue that surrounds small blood vessels or other structures.
- Damage to perithelial tissue can affect blood flow in the brain.
- The perithelial cells help support the walls of tiny capillaries.
- Researchers studied the perithelial layer to understand how nutrients pass through vessel walls.