nội mô
Definition
Noun (Anatomy, Histology):
- Endothelium: The thin, single layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. It forms a critical interface between the circulating blood/lymph and the vessel wall.
- Endothelium (in a broader pathological context): Can refer to this type of tissue in general, including its pathological states.
Noun (Medicine/Pathology):
- Endothelioma: A general term for a tumor, often benign, arising from the endothelial cells lining blood or lymphatic vessels.
Usage Examples
Noun (Endothelium):
- Tổn thương nội mô mạch máu là yếu tố nguy cơ quan trọng. (Damage to the vascular endothelium is an important risk factor.)
- Các tế bào nội mô lót mặt trong của tim. (Endothelial cells line the inner surface of the heart.)
Noun (Endothelioma):
- Bệnh nhân được chẩn đoán có khối u nội mô lành tính. (The patient was diagnosed with a benign endothelioma.)
Advanced Usage
- In medical literature, "nội mô" is a foundational term. Its state (e.g., "rối loạn chức năng nội mô" - endothelial dysfunction) is a key concept in cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and inflammatory conditions.
Variants and Related Words
Tế bào nội mô (n): Endothelial cell.
- Tế bào nội mô tiết ra các chất điều hòa. (Endothelial cells secrete regulatory substances.)
Nội mạc (n): Often used interchangeably with "nội mô" for endothelium, especially in "nội mạc tử cung" (endometrium). Note: "Nội mạc" in gynecology specifically refers to the uterine lining, which is a different tissue type.
Synonyms
- Endothelium (for the lining tissue).
- Endothelioma (for the tumor type).
Notes on Usage
- "Nội mô" is a specialized scientific term. In everyday conversation, it is almost exclusively used in medical or biological contexts.
- The meaning is almost entirely determined by context: biological/physiological discussion refers to the tissue (endothelium), while a clinical/pathological report may refer to a tumor (endothelioma).