mesothelium
noun
epithelium of mesodermal origin, which lines the body cavities.
mesothelial
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a word derived from
mesothelium.
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In response, the mesothelial cells develop sharp, spike-like protrusions capable of cutting through surrounding tissue.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
The cancer cells release a signaling molecule known as TGF-β1, which alters the mesothelial cells.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
About 60% of all cancer spheres contain these recruited mesothelial cells.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
Instead, they frequently attached themselves to mesothelial cells, forming compact, mixed cell spheres.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
By means of endothelial or mesothelial membranes the surfaces of the parts covered by them are rendered very smooth, so that movement over the surface is greatly facilitated.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
