| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| INTIMA | Lining of an artery: Anat. |
| intima | the innermost membrane or lining of some organ or part, esp. that of an artery, vein, or lymphatic |
| intimae | the innermost membrane or lining of some organ or part, esp. that of an artery, vein, or lymphatic |
| intimal | the innermost membrane or lining of some organ or part, esp. that of an artery, vein, or lymphatic |
| endarterectomy | Surgical removal of part of the inner lining of an artery, together with any obstructive deposits, most often carried out on the carotid artery or on vessels supplying the legs |
