Definitions for mesenteries

mesenteries mes·en·ter·y

Spelling: [mes-uh n-ter-ee, mez-]
IPA: /ˈmɛs ənˌtɛr i, ˈmɛz-/

Mesenteries is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

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Definitions for mesenteries

noun

  1. the membrane, consisting of a double layer of peritoneum, that invests the intestines, attaching them to the posterior wall of the abdomen, maintaining them in position in the abdominal cavity, and supplying them with blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics, especially the part of this membrane investing the jejunum and ileum.

Origin of mesenteries

1375-1425; late Middle English New Latin mesenterium Greek mesentérion (equivalent to mes- mes- + entérion, neuter of entérios of the bowel); see Examples for mesenteries

The mesentery, stomach and intestines were excessively thin and transparent.

The mesentery (M) is very much deeper and thinner than on the previous day.

The mesentery of the stomach, or mesogastrium, enlarges in Mammalia to form a peculiar sack known as the greater omentum.

They are not seen well, unless in a young subject, and by cutting into the intestine very close to the mesentery.

The mesentery is a delicate, narrow membrane about twenty feet long.

Unfold this tube, separating it from its enveloping membrane, the mesentery.

In the case of the mesentery, such a mode of treating dropsy would speedily destroy the patient.

The other edge of the mesentery is gathered up as you have gathered the ruffle.

The veins of the omentum, mesentery, and intestines, were full of blood.

This flattened band is the mesentery, shewn commencing in fig. 117, and much more advanced in fig. 119, M.

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