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- [mes-uh n-ter-ee, mez-]
- /ˈmɛs ənˌtɛr i, ˈmɛz-/
- /ˈmes.ən.tə.ri/
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- [mes-uh n-ter-ee, mez-]
- /ˈmɛs ənˌtɛr i, ˈmɛz-/
Definitions of mesentery word
- noun plural mesentery 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 mesentery A fold of the peritoneum that attaches the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, spleen, and other organs to the posterior wall of the abdomen. 1
- noun mesentery the double layer of peritoneum that is attached to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports most of the small intestine 0
- noun mesentery a supporting membrane or membranes enfolding some internal organ and attaching it either to the body wall or to another organ; esp., a double thickness of the peritoneum enfolding most of the small intestine and attaching it to the spinal wall of the abdominal cavity 0
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Origin of mesentery
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 Mesentery
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mesentery 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.
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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- what is the mesentery the peritoneum?
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