Celoma
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Celoma is a noun meaning (anatomy) A cavity in the mesoderm of a vertebrate embryo that gives rise to the pleural, pericardial and peritoneal cavities.
Meaning
(anatomy) A cavity in the mesoderm of a vertebrate embryo that gives rise to the pleural, pericardial and peritoneal cavities.
Word Forms
- celomas
Synonyms for celoma
Depending on context, synonyms include coelom, celom.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include celom, coelom, mesothelium, peritoneum, gastrocele, pleuroperitoneum.
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