Serous Membrane [serózní membrána]

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Terms

Serosa
Serous Membranes

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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.

Annotation
general: prefer specific membrane; inflammation = SEROSITIS
DUI
D012704 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0019687