endocardial cell

Term ID

CL:0002350

Synonyms

• endocardial endothelial cell
• endothelial cell of endocardium

Definition

An endothelial cell that lines the intracavitary lumen of the heart, separating the circulating blood from the underlying myocardium. This cell type releases a number of vasoactive substances including prostacyclin, nitrous oxide and endothelin.

References

• FMA:75621

Ontology

Cell Ontology