fenestrated capillary

fenestrated blood vessel endothelium

Capillary that has pores in the endothelial cells (60-80 nm in diameter) that are spanned by a diaphragm of radially oriented fibrils and allow small molecules and limited amounts of protein to diffuse.

Type Vessel
Latin Name fenestrated blood vessel endothelium
FMA ID 63196

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fenestrated capillary?
Capillary that has pores in the endothelial cells (60-80 nm in diameter) that are spanned by a diaphragm of radially oriented fibrils and allow small molecules and limited amounts of protein to diffuse.
What is the Latin name for the fenestrated capillary?
The Latin name for the fenestrated capillary is fenestrated blood vessel endothelium.

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