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adventitia

Pronunciation: /ˌadvɛnˈtɪʃə/
Definition of adventitia

noun

[mass noun]
  • the outermost layer of the wall of a blood vessel.

Derivatives

adventitial

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: shortening of modern Latin tunica adventitia 'additional sheath'

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