Concept information
Preferred term
Serous Membrane
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Serosa
- Serous Membranes
Note
- general: prefer specific membrane; inflammation = SEROSITIS
Scope note
- 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.
In other languages
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Finnish
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seroosa
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seroosinen kalvo
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serosa
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tunica serosa
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Swedish
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Serosa
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012704
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