词汇 | mesothelium |
释义 | mesothelium noun[ C or U ] anatomy specializeduk /ˌmes.əˈθiː.li.əm/ us / ˌmez.əˈθiː.li.əm// ˌmes.əˈθiː.li.əm/pluralmesotheliums or ormesotheliauk /ˌmes.əˈθiː.li.ə/ us /ˌmez.əˈθiː.li.ə//ˌmes.əˈθiː.li.ə/ a layer of simple cells covering the surfaces of organs in the middle part of the body, in the chest, the abdomen, and the pelvis: The mesothelium produces a lubricating fluid that allows moving organs to glide easily against adjacent structures. Mesothelia are universally distributed in the pericardial, pleural, and peritoneal cavities of all vertebrates. It is a cancer of the pleura, which is the mesothelium surrounding the lungs, and is attributed to breathing in asbestos fibres. Its internal surface is smooth and covered by a layer of mesothelium. The tissue that lines your lungs, stomach, heart, and other organs is called mesothelium. Substances & structures in the body abductor accessorius ACL actin adductor fundus funiculus fusiform glomerular glomerulus navicular neuroendocrine neurohormonal neurohormone nociceptive tendinous tendinum tendo tensor Th Related wordmesothelial See alsoepithelium |
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