Radiology Lexicon

Last uploaded: November 19, 2024
Preferred Name

serosa
Synonyms
Definitions

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]

ID

http://www.radlex.org/RID/RID5991

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]

FMAID

45637

label

RID5991

Preferred_name

serosa

prefixIRI

RID1:RID5991

prefLabel

serosa

UMLS_ID

C0036760

subClassOf

http://www.radlex.org/RID/RID29216

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