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endocardial cell

Term ID
CL:0002350
Synonyms
  • endocardial endothelial cell
  • endothelial cell of endocardium
Definition
An endothelial cell that lines the intracavitary lumen of the heart, separating the circulating blood from the underlying myocardium. This cell type releases a number of vasoactive substances including prostacyclin, nitrous oxide and endothelin.
References
  • FMA:75621
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