Found 2 items, similar to Serous membrane.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: serous membrane
serous membrane
n : a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has
two layers with a space between that is filled with
serous fluid [syn:
serosa]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Serous membrane
Serous
\Se"rous\, a. [Cf. F. s['e]reux. See
Serum.] (Physiol.)
(a) Thin; watery; like serum; as, the serous fluids.
(b) Of or pertaining to serum; as, the serous glands,
membranes, layers. See
Serum.
[1913 Webster]
Serous membrane. (Anat.) See under
Membrane.
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