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mesentery

noun

a double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines

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Word length
9
Starts with
M
Ends with
Y
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i

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noun

  1. a double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines

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