Lining
Lining (Medicine)
Lining (pronunciation: /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/) is a term used in medicine to refer to the interior surface of a body structure or organ. It is derived from the Old English word "linung", which means "a covering".
Etymology
The term "lining" comes from the Old English "linung", which is derived from "lin" meaning "flax" or "linen". The term was originally used to refer to a layer of material used to cover the inside of something, similar to how linen was used to line clothing. In medicine, the term has been adapted to refer to the interior surface of a body structure or organ.
Related Terms
- Epithelium: This is the type of tissue that forms the lining of many body structures, including the skin, blood vessels, and organs.
- Endothelium: This is a specific type of epithelium that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.
- Mucous Membrane: This is a type of epithelial tissue that lines various cavities in the body and covers the surface of internal organs.
- Serous Membrane: This is a smooth tissue membrane that lines body cavities and covers internal organs, secreting a lubricating fluid to reduce friction from muscle movement.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lining
- Wikipedia's article - Lining
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