endoteeliriippuvaisiin
Endoteeliriippuvaisiin is a Finnish term that translates to "endothelium-dependent" in English. It refers to physiological processes that require the presence and proper functioning of the endothelium. The endothelium is a single layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. It plays a crucial role in regulating vascular tone, preventing blood clots, and controlling inflammation.
When a process is described as endothelium-dependent, it means that the endothelium actively participates in initiating,