serosa

noun

A serous membrane, especially one that lines the pericardial, pleural, and peritoneal cavities, enclosing their contents.

noun

A membrane that surrounds the embryo of birds, reptiles, and many insects.

noun

A serous membrane.

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A membrane which lines an internal cavity to protect the contents and which secretes serum.

noun

a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid