HyperDic: serous_membrane

English > 1 sense of the expression serous membrane:
NOUNbodyserous membrane, serosaa thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body
English > serous membrane: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningA thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid.
Synonymserosa
NarrowerendocardiumThe membrane that lines the cavities of the heart and forms part of the heart valves
epicardium, visceral pericardiumThe innermost of the two layers of the pericardium
parietal pericardiumThe tough outermost layer of the pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm and the sternum
pericardiumA serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the heart
peritoneumA transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
pleuraThe thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest
Broadermembrane, tissue layerA pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
Spanishmembrana serosa, serosa
Catalanmembrana serosa, serosa

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