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Tissues > Membranes > Serous Membrane

Preferred term

Serous Membrane  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Serosa
  • Serous Membranes

In other languages

  • French

  • Membrane séreuse
  • Membranes séreuses

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