The middle layer of an artery or vein. [WP,unvetted]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunica_media ]

This is just here as a test because I lose it

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May be composed of smooth muscle and elastic tissue

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Illu_artery.jpg

has related synonym

tunica media vasorum

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UBERON:0002522