Adventitia

Synonyms of adventitia

• outer layer
• serosa
• tunica externa

Antonyms of adventitia

• inner layer
• intima
• tunica intima

Collocations of adventitia

outer layer

Frequency: 70 %

The adventitia is the outer layer of a blood vessel.

connective tissue

Frequency: 60 %

The adventitia is composed of connective tissue.

fibrous sheath

Frequency: 50 %

The adventitia forms a fibrous sheath around the blood vessel.

protective covering

Frequency: 45 %

The adventitia acts as a protective covering for the blood vessel.

outer coat

Frequency: 40 %

The adventitia serves as the outer coat of the blood vessel.

Idiomatic Expressions for adventitia

• Phrase: adventitia of the esophagus
  Meaning: refers to the outer layer of the esophagus that provides support and protection
  Usage: The doctor noted some inflammation in the adventitia of the esophagus during the endoscopy.