intima
in·ti·ma
noun \ˈin-tə-mə\ plural in·ti·mae\-ˌmē, -ˌmī\ or in·ti·mas
Definition of INTIMA
: the innermost coat of an organ (as a blood vessel) consisting usually of an endothelial layer backed by connective tissue and elastic tissue
— in·ti·mal \-məl\ adjective
Origin of INTIMA
New Latin, from Latin, feminine of intimus
First Known Use: 1873
Learn More About INTIMA
Browse
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up intima? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
