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loading...| Preferred Name | RID5991 | |
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| ID |
http://radlex.org/RID/RID5991 |
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| Definition |
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. [MeSH] |
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| FMAID |
45637 |
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RID5991 |
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| Preferred_name |
serosa |
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| prefixIRI |
RID:RID5991 |
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| prefLabel |
RID5991 |
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| UMLS_ID |
C0036760 |
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