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SEROUS MEMBRANE

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Serous Membrane.

Serous Membrane - as a noun

A thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
serosa6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
membrane14tissue layer
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Example Sentences

"The serous membrane lines the abdominal cavity and covers the organs within it."
"An infection in the serous membrane can cause inflammation and pain."
"The serous membrane consists of two layers: the parietal layer and the visceral layer."
"The serous membrane reduces friction between the lungs and the walls of the thoracic cavity."
"Damage to the serous membrane can lead to the accumulation of fluid in the body cavities."
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