mesenteric

mes·en·ter·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mes-uh n-ter-ee, mez-]
- /ˈmɛs ənˌtɛr i, ˈmɛz-/
- /mes.ənˈter.ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mes-uh n-ter-ee, mez-]
- /ˈmɛs ənˌtɛr i, ˈmɛz-/

Definitions of mesenteric word

noun plural mesenteric the membrane, consisting of a double layer of peritoneum, that invests the intestines, attaching them to the posterior wall of the abdomen, maintaining them in position in the abdominal cavity, and supplying them with blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics, especially the part of this membrane investing the jejunum and ileum. 1
noun mesenteric (anatomy) Relating to the mesentery. 1

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Origin of mesenteric

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < New Latin mesenterium < Greek mesentérion (equivalent to mes- mes- + entérion, neuter of entérios of the bowel); see enteron

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Parts of speech for Mesenteric

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mesenteric popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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