mesothelium

[ mez-uh-thee-lee-uhm, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh- ]

noun

, Anatomy, Embryology.

, plural mes·o·the·li·a [mez-, uh, -, thee, -lee-, uh, mes-, mee-z, uh, -, -s, uh, -].

1. epithelium of mesodermal origin, which lines the body cavities.

mesothelium

/ ˌmɛsəʊˈθiːlɪəm /

noun

1. epithelium, derived from embryonic mesoderm lining body cavities

mesothelium

/ mĕz′ə-thē′lē-əm /

, Plural mesothelia

1. A layer of flattened epithelial cells that lines the membranes of closed body cavities, including the pericardium, pleurae, and peritoneum.
2. Compare endothelium

Derived Forms

• ˌmesoˈthelial, adjective

Other Words From

• meso·theli·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mesothelium¹

First recorded in 1885–90; meso- + (epi)thelium

Word History and Origins

Origin of mesothelium¹

from New Latin, from meso- + ( epi ) thelium

Example Sentences

Again, the function of this mesothelium apart from the germ-cell is essentially excretory and phagocytic.

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This mesodermic epithelium lining the cœlom is called the mesothelium.

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But very early this tissue is increased to form a massive layer by direct development from the mesothelium.

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The mesenchymal tissue between the mesothelium and the ectoderm forms the mass of the skeletal, muscular and vascular systems.

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These cells are developed from the Endothelium and mesothelium.

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