mesenterio

Definitions of mesenterio
  1. noun
    a double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines
    synonyms: entresijo, redaño
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    type of:
    peritoneo
    a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
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