Associations to the word «Mesentery»

Wiktionary

MESENTERY, noun. (anatomy) The membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen, maintaining their position in the abdominal cavity, and supplying them with blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.

Dictionary definition

MESENTERY, noun. A double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines.

Wise words

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