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Vocabulary Entry
mesentery
|noun
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noun
A fold of membrane that attaches the intestine to the abdominal wall and holds it in place.
Example Sentences
"The surgeon explained how the mesentery plays a crucial role in digestion."
"During the operation, they discovered an issue with the patient's mesentery."
"Researchers are studying the mesentery to better understand abdominal diseases."