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mesovarium

American  
[mez-uh-vair-ee-uhm, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh-] / ˌmɛz əˈvɛər i əm, ˌmɛs-, ˌmi zə-, -sə- /

noun

Anatomy.
mesovaria plural
  1. the mesentery of the ovary.


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Etymology

Origin of mesovarium

First recorded in 1885–90; mes- + ovarium

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Extending from the mesovarium itself is the suspensory ligament that contains the ovarian blood and lymph vessels.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

The ovaries are located within the pelvic cavity, and are supported by the mesovarium, an extension of the peritoneum that connects the ovaries to the broad ligament.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

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