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mes·o·the·li·um
 mesothelium
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- pronunciation:
- me
z
thi
li
m
[or]
me
s
thi
li
m
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- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
mesothelia |
| definition: |
the cell layer that lines such body cavities as the heart, chest, and abdomen.
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| derivation: |
mesothelial (adj.) |
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