endothelioid

[ en-doh-thee-lee-oid ]

adjective

1. resembling endothelium.

Word History and Origins

Origin of endothelioid¹

First recorded in 1865–70; endotheli(um) + -oid

Example Sentences

What, at present, appears most probable is, that from exuded leucocytes there arise, in the course of several days, larger cells—epithelioid or endothelioid—which are eventually associated with still larger cells, more irregular in shape, and provided with projecting filaments, giant-cells.

From Project Gutenberg

Giant cells are not uncommon, but the endothelioid cells, which are so marked a feature of tuberculous granulation tissue, are practically absent.

From Project Gutenberg