intima

in·ti·ma

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-tuh-muh]
- /ˈɪn tə mə/
- /ˈɪntɪmə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-tuh-muh]
- /ˈɪn tə mə/

Definitions of intima word

noun plural intima the innermost membrane or lining of some organ or part, especially that of an artery, vein, or lymphatic. 1
noun intima The innermost coating or membrane of a part or organ, especially of a vein or artery. 1
noun intima the innermost layer of an organ or part, esp of a blood vessel 0
noun intima the innermost living membrane of an organ or other part, as of an artery, vein, or lymphatic, or of an insect's trachea 0
noun intima (anatomy) The innermost part of an anatomical structure, particularly a tubular one: the intima of a blood vessel. 0

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Origin of intima

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < New Latin, noun use of feminine of Latin intimus, intumus inmost, equivalent to in- in-2 + -timus superlative suffix; cf. optimal, ultimate

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intima popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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