Etymology

coelom

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Today it means: A fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal. The digestive system is suspended within the cavity, which is lined by a tissue called the peritoneum. Full definition →

Ancient Greek κοίλωμα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromκοίλωμα“hollow, cavity”
  2. English todaycoelom

From international scientific vocabulary, from New Latin, from Ancient Greek κοίλωμα (koílōma, “hollow, cavity”). Cognate with coeliac.

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