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mesentery

/mɛsˈɛntəri/ noun · British & US
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What does mesentery mean?

noun

A fold of membrane that attaches the intestine to the back of the abdominal wall, and contains blood vessels and nerves.

Example

"The surgeon carefully dissected the mesentery to expose the damaged intestine."

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