serous membrane

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Noun

serous membrane (plural serous membranes)

1. (anatomy) A thin membrane that secretes serum lining an internal body cavity, such as the peritoneum, the pericardium, and the pleura.

Synonyms

• serosa
• serous tunic

Translations

• French: membrane séreuse, séreuse
• German: Tunica serosa
• Russian: серо́зная оболо́чка

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