Definitions

Endothelial Glycocalyx

(En-doe-thee-lee-al    Gli-koe-kay-licks)

Definition: A transparent, micro-thin, gel-like layer lining the capillaries, blood vessels, and
vital organs. It enables nutrient, hormone, and oxygen delivery to vital organs. The endothelial
glycocalyx, the largest organ in the human body, prevents leukocytes and platelets from
contacting endothelial cells and plays the key role in maintaining the stability of the internal
environment.

Capillaries

(Kap-il-lair-eees)

Definition: The minute/microscopic blood vessels that connect arterioles and venules. These
blood vessels form an intricate network throughout the body for the interchange of various
substances between blood and tissue cells, such as nutrients, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. The
tiny capillaries and small vessels make up 99% of the microvascular system, whereby the arteries
and veins make up 1% of the microvascular system.

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