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- [seer-uh s mem-breyn]
- /ˈsɪər əs ˈmɛm breɪn/
- /ˈsɪə.rəs ˈmem.breɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [seer-uh s mem-breyn]
- /ˈsɪər əs ˈmɛm breɪn/
Definitions of serous membrane words
- noun serous membrane any of various thin membranes, as the peritoneum, that line certain cavities of the body and exude a serous fluid. 1
- noun serous membrane any of the smooth moist delicate membranes, such as the pleura or peritoneum, that line the closed cavities of the body and secrete a watery exudate 0
- noun serous membrane the thin membrane lining most of the closed cavities of the body and folded back over the enclosed organs, as the peritoneum or pericardium 0
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Origin of serous membrane
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70
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Parts of speech for Serous membrane
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serous membrane popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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