mesentery

English

/ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/, /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/

noun
Definitions
  • (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.

Etymology

Derived from Latin mesenterium derived from Ancient Greek μεσεντέρῐον.

Origin

Ancient Greek

μεσεντέρῐον

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