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mesenteries Definition


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mesentery
noun
    mesenteries
    1. anatomy.
      In humans and animals: the double layer of membrane on the inner surface of the body wall that serves to hold the stomach, small intestine, spleen, etc in place.
Etymology: 16c: from Latin mesenterium, from Greek enteron intestine.



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