Endothelial Cell-Derived Microparticle

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** A small, membrane bound vesicle circulating in the blood that was shed by an endothelial cell. Increased concentrations of endothelial microparticles in plasma may be a marker for cardiovascular disease.

**Synonyms:** - Endothelial Microparticle