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Animal serosa

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-001645

A thin lining of closed cavities of the body, consisting of a single layer of squamous epithelial cells ( mesothelium) resting on a thin layer of connective tissue, and covered with secreted clear fluid from blood and lymph vessels. Major serous membranes in the body include pericardium; peritoneum; and pleura.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-001645
FieldEnvironment
SubjectBiological substances
ReferencesNLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001645",
  "term": "Animal serosa",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Animal Serosa",
  "definition": "A thin lining of closed cavities of the body, consisting of a single layer of squamous epithelial cells ( mesothelium) resting on a thin layer of connective tissue, and covered with secreted clear fluid from blood and lymph vessels. Major serous membranes in the body include pericardium; peritoneum; and pleura.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/animal-serosa/"
}

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