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intima

/ɪnˈtiːmə/ noun · British & US
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What does intima mean?

noun

The innermost or most intimate part of something; the inner lining of a hollow organ or structure. In psychology, the part of the mind that is most closely associated with the unconscious.

Example

"The intima of the blood vessel was damaged, leading to a blockage."

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