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continuous capillary

Term ID
UBERON:2005259
Synonyms
  • continuous blood vessel endothelium
  • continuous endothelium
Definition
Capillary that has endothelial cells that provide an uninterrupted lining, and only allow small molecules, like water and ions to diffuse through tight junctions which leave gaps of unjoined membrane which are called intercellular clefts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capillary#Types
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