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serosa

/sɪˈrəʊ.sə/

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noun

/sɪˈrəʊ.sə/C2formalmedical
  • ruТонкая мембрана, выстилающая замкнутые полости тела, состоящая из двух слоев с пространством между ними, заполненным серозной жидкостью.

A thin membrane that lines the closed cavities of the body, consisting of two layers with a space between them that is filled with serous fluid.

  1. Serous membraneC1formalmedical

    A thin membrane that lines certain internal body cavities and secretes a lubricating serous fluid, allowing organs to move smoothly.

    ruСерозная оболочка

    • The serosa of the heart is called the pericardium.
    • Inflammation of the serosa can cause sharp pain.
    • The serosa helps reduce friction between the lungs and the chest wall.

    Synonymsserous membrane

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  • serosae plural form
  • serosas plural form
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  • serosa's possessive singular form