serosa medical definition
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- serosa[se-rō′să] Type:Term. Definitions. 1. The outermost coat or serous layer of a visceral structure that lies in the body cavities of the abdomen or thorax; it consists of a surface layer of mesothelium reinforced by irregular fibroelastic connective tissue.
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- Outside the muscularis is the serosa. The serosa is an area of loose connective tissue. A layer of simple squamous epithelium covers the serosa and is continuous with the membranes of the mesenteries.
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- 1. ser (indicating permanent quality, condition) 1  sugar is sweet el azúcar es dulce. 2  it's two meters wide tiene dos metros de ancho. 3  three and two are five tres y dos (son) cinco.  she is English es 1  inglesa. he is clever es inteligente.  I'm a doctor soy médico.
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- Medical Definition of SCLEROSIS. 1. : a pathological condition in which a tissue has become hard and which is produced by overgrowth of fibrous tissue and other changes (as in arteriosclerosis) or by increase in interstitial tissue and other changes (as in multiple sclerosis)—called also hardening.2.ull Definition of SCLEROSIS. 1. : pathological hardening of tissue especially from overgrowth of fibrous tissue or increase in interstitial tissue; also: a disease characterized by sclerosis.
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serous membrane A view of the inside of the chest showing the lungs and pericardium. A serous membrane istissue, also called a serosa, consisting of a layer of mesothelium attached to a surface by a thin layer of connective tissue. Serous membranes are covering membranes which line body cavities that do not open to the exterior.
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Serous membrane Structure[edit] A serous membrane (also referred to as a serosa) is one of the thin membranes that cover the walls and organs in the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities. The parietal layers of the membranes line the walls of the body cavity (pariet- refers to a cavity wall). The visceral layer of the membrane covers the organs (the viscera). Between the parietal and visceral layers is a very thin, fluid-filled serous space, or cavity.
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- Hepatitis C tests are used to screen for and diagnose a hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, to guide therapy and/or to monitor the treatment of an HCV infection. An HCV antibody test is used to screen for past exposure and current infection. It detects the presence of antibodies to the virus, indicating exposure to HCV.
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- Serous membranes are a mesothelial tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, forming a smooth, transparent, two-layered membrane lubricated by a fluid derived from serum. The peritoneum, pericardium, and pleura are serous membranes....
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knot Medical Definition of knot. 1  1: an interlacing of the parts of one or more flexible bodies (as threads or sutures) in a lump to prevent their spontaneous separation—see surgeon's knot. 2  2: a usually firm or hard lump, swelling, or protuberance (as in a muscle or on the surface of a bone) or process a knot in a gland a bone with two or three knots.
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serous membrane serosal membrane. see serous membrane (below). serous membrane. the membrane lining the walls of the body cavities and enclosing the contained organs; it consists of mesothelium lying upon a connective tissue layer and it secretes a watery fluid. shell membrane. the membrane on the outside of the soft contents of the hen egg and just inside the shell.
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- Medical Definition of Placenta. Placenta: A temporary organ that joins the mother and fetus, transferring oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus and permitting the release of carbon dioxide and waste products from the fetus. The placenta is roughly disk-shaped, and at full term it measures about 7 inches in diameter and slightly less than 2 inches thick.
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What is a Serous Membrane? What is a Serous Membrane? In Anatomy, a serous membrane or ‘Serosa’ is a smooth membrane consisting of a thin layer of cells which secrete serous fluid. Serous membranes line and enclose several body cavities, known as serous cavities, where they secrete a lubricating fluid which reduces friction from muscle movement.
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- 1. sutura. 2. a stitch or series of stitches made to secure apposition of the edges of a surgical or traumatic wound; used also as a verb to indicate application of such stitches. 3. material used in closing a wound with stitches. adj., adj su´tural. Various types of sutures.
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Diastasis Recti: An Overview Medical Definition of APONEUROSIS. : any of the broad flat sheets of dense fibrous collagenous connective tissue that cover, invest, and form the terminations and attachments of various muscles. — apo·neu·rot·ic \-ˈraet-ˈrät\ ik. adjective
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anasarca A general accumulation of serous fluid in various tissues and body cavities. [Middle English, from Medieval Latin : Greek ana-, throughout; see ana- + Greek sarx, sark-, flesh.] an′a·sar′cous (-sär′kəs) adj.
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sclerosis noun, plural scleroses. [skli-roh-seez] /sklɪˈroʊ siz/ (Show IPA) 1. Pathology. a hardening or induration of a tissue or part, or an increase of connective tissue or the like at the expense of more active tissue. 2. Botany. a hardening of a tissue or cell wall by thickening or lignification. Origin of sclerosis. Middle English.
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- Medical Definition of Para. Para: Any woman who has given birth once or more is termed a para.. Note that, for a pregnancy to count as a birth, it must go to at least 20 weeks' gestation (the mid-point of a full-term pregnancy) or yield an infant that weighs at least 500 grams, irrespective of whether the infant is live born or not.
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Difference Between Adventitia and Serosa Adventitia is a connective tissue. It is the outermost connective tissue layer that surrounds any structure such as organs or vessels. Sometimes it is also referred to as the tunica externa especially when it is the adventitia of artery. Sometimes its function may be considered as complementary to serosa.
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- This article gives an overview of reasons and treatment options for sclerosing peritonitis and shows a summery of current literature about sclerosing peritonitis. Sclerosing peritonitis (SP) is a rare form of peritoneal inflammation which involves both the visceral and the parietal surfaces of the abdominal cavity. SP is characterized by a fibrous thickening of the peritoneum and is reported to complicate peritoneal dialysis, certain drugs, and infectious peritonitis.
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Enterotomy: Small intestinal anastomosis (Proceedings) Submucosa is the intestinal layer that provides mechanical strength and must be engaged when suturing intestine. The submucosal layer provides blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves. The muscularis is needed for normal motitliy. Serosa is important in forming a quick seal at a site of injury or at an incision.
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xeroderma noun, Pathology. 1. a disease in which the skin becomes dry, hard, and scaly. Such a skin affection, known as icthyosis, xerosis or xeroderma, is usually due to heredity. xeroderma. 1.
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- A seroma is a build-up of clear bodily fluids in a place on your body where tissue has been removed by surgery. Seromas can happen after the following surgeries to treat breast cancer:
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- Medical Definition of BIOFILM. : a thin usually resistant layer of microorganisms (as bacteria) that form on and coat various surfaces (as of catheters or water pipes). a thin usually resistant layer of microorganisms (as bacteria) that form on and coat various surfaces.
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retinitis pigmentosa retinitis pigmentosa. a group of diseases in humans, frequently hereditary, marked by progressive retinal atrophy, attenuation of retinal vessels, and clumping of the pigment, with contraction of the field of vision.
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fascia Medical Definition of FASCIA. : a sheet of connective tissue (as an aponeurosis) covering or binding together body structures; also: tissue occurring in such a sheet—see deep fascia, superficial fascia.— fas·cial \-(ē-)əl\ adjective. a flat usually horizontal member of a building having the form of a flat band or broad fillet: as a: a flat piece used as a molding b: a horizontal piece (as a board) covering the joint between the top of a wall and the projecting eaves —called also fascia board c: a nameplate over the front of a shop. 2.