mesentery (n)

n05429195

type n
lex_filenum 08
def a double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines
Outgoing links
Hypernym peritoneum
Derivationally related form mesentery → mesenteric
Hyponym mesocolon
Incoming links
Derivationally related form mesenteric → mesentery
Pertainym (pertains to noun) mesenteric → mesentery
Hyponym peritoneum
Hypernym mesocolon

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