"Serous Membrane" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D012704
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A10.615.789
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| Concept/Terms |
Serous Membrane- Serous Membrane
- Membrane, Serous
- Membranes, Serous
- Serosa
- Serous Membranes
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