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Categories: Membrane biology, Tissues (biology)
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serous membrane  serosa  Serosae  serosal  serous cavity
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A thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid WordNet 3.0
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A thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The serous membrane is a smooth tissue membrane of mesothelium lining the contents and inner walls of body cavities, which secrete serous fluid to allow lubricated sliding movements between opposing surfaces. Wikipedia
A smooth membrane consisting of a thin layer of cells, which secrete serous fluid Wikipedia Disambiguation
Smooth coating of body cavities, smooth, shiny, translucent and content with a thin layer of liquid Wikidata
A membrane which lines an internal cavity to protect the contents and which secretes serum. Wiktionary
A thin membrane that secretes serum lining an internal body cavity, such as the peritoneum, the pericardium, and the pleura. Wiktionary
Thin membrane that secretes serum in body cavity. Wiktionary (translation)
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