Serosa (Noun)
Meaning
A thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pericardium, which surrounds the heart, is composed of three layers, with the serosa being the innermost layer.
- The serosa lines the abdominal cavity and helps to reduce friction between organs.
- Serous fluid fills the space between the inner and outer layers of the serosa, allowing for smooth movement of organs.
- The visceral serosa surrounds and attaches to internal organs, while the parietal serosa lines the walls of cavities.
- During surgery, the doctor carefully dissected the serosa to reveal the underlying tissue and blood vessels.