serosanoun [ U ]
uk/sɪˈrəʊs.ə/us/sɪˈroʊ.sə/also serous membrane specializeda smooth membrane that lines body cavities and keeps them moist:
The oesophagus has no serosa, thus reducing the resistance against local spread of invasive cancer cells.
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Substances & structures in the body
- abductor
- accessorius
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- agonist
- alveolus
- amyloid
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- caecum
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- hallucis
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- lymph vessel
- peptic
- periosteum
- peritoneal
- peritoneum
- phosphatase
- vitreous humour
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