coelom

coelom Definition

coe·lom (sē′ləm)

noun

the main body cavity of most higher multicellular animals, in which the visceral organs are suspended

Etymology: Gr koiloma < koilos: see -coele

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coelom Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

cavity: Expansion of the extra-embryonic coelom cavity allows the yolk sac and allantois to expand into the coelom cavity from the gut of the embryo.

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