Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [see-luh m]
- /ˈsi ləm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [see-luh m]
- /ˈsi ləm/
Definitions of coelom word
- noun coelom the body cavity of many multicellular animals, situated in the mesoderm and containing the digestive tract and other visceral organs 3
- noun coelom the main body cavity of most higher multicellular animals, in which the visceral organs are suspended 3
- noun plural coelom the body cavity of higher metazoans, between the body wall and intestine, lined with a mesodermal epithelium. 1
- noun coelom The body cavity in metazoans, located between the intestinal canal and the body wall. 1
- noun coelom (zoology) A fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal. The digestive system is suspended within the cavity, which is lined by a tissue called the peritoneum. 0
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Origin of coelom
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Greek koílōma cavity, equivalent to koilō-, variant stem of koiloûn to hollow out (verbal derivative of koîlos hollow) + -ma noun suffix denoting result
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Parts of speech for Coelom
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coelom popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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