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blood vessel external elastic membrane

Term ID
UBERON:0015433
Synonyms
  • external elastic membrane
Definition
A thin layer of fibrous tissue capable of stretching and contracting. It is part of the tunica media of the blood vessels.
References
  • EMAPA:36302
  • MA:0002862
  • NCIT:C32555
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