Definitions for serous membrane
serous mem·brane

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1. serous membrane, serosanoun

   a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid

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1. serous membranenoun

   A thin membrane that secretes serum lining an internal body cavity, such as the peritoneum, the pericardium, and the pleura.

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1. Serous membrane

   The serous membrane (or serosa) is a smooth tissue membrane of mesothelium lining the contents and inner walls of body cavities, which secrete serous fluid to allow lubricated sliding movements between opposing surfaces. The serous membrane that covers internal organs is called a visceral membrane; while the one that covers the cavity wall is called the parietal membrane. Between the two opposing serosal surfaces is often a potential space, mostly empty except for the small amount of serous fluid.The Latin anatomical name is tunica serosa. Serous membranes line and enclose several body cavities, also known as serous cavities, where they secrete a lubricating fluid which reduces friction from movements. Serosa is entirely different from the adventitia, a connective tissue layer which binds together structures rather than reducing friction between them. The serous membrane covering the heart and lining the mediastinum is referred to as the pericardium, the serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity and surrounding the lungs is referred to as the pleura, and that lining the abdominopelvic cavity and the viscera is referred to as the peritoneum.

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1. Serous membrane

   In anatomy, serous membrane is a smooth membrane consisting of a thin layer of cells, which secrete serous fluid, and a thin epithelial layer. The Latin anatomical name is tunica serosa. Serous membranes line and enclose several body cavities, known as serous cavities, where they secrete a lubricating fluid which reduces friction from muscle movement. Serosa is entirely different from the adventitia, a connective tissue layer which binds together structures rather than reducing friction between them. The serous membrane covering the heart and lining the mediastinum is referred to as the pericardium, the serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity and surrounding the lungs is referred to as the pleura, and that lining the abdominopelvic cavity and the viscera is referred to as the peritoneum.

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1. Serous Membrane

   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.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of serous membrane in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of serous membrane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=serous membrane
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Serous_Membrane
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serous_Membrane
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=serous membrane