serosa

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/sɪˈɹəʊ.sə/

noun

Synonym of serous membrane.

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Meanings

nounserosa (countable and uncountable, plural serosae or serosas)

plural serosae · plural serosas

  1. countableuncountableanatomySynonym of serous membrane.

    The cavity between serosa and amnion […]

    1920, Bradley Merrill Patten, The early embryology of the chick
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    Like the serous membranes of dehydrated cholera victims in general, the serosae of the small intestines in particular are often covered by a sticky and slimy coat,

    1955, World Health Organisation, Bulletin de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé

    Synonyms: serous membrane

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of serous membrane.

More synonyms by meaning

nouna thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid

Broader
membranetissue layer

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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MLA

“serosa.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/serosa. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “serosa,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/serosa.

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