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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Serous Membrane
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Membrana Serosa
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Membrana Serosa
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Synonyms English:
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Membrane, Serous
Membranes, Serous
Serosa
Serous Membranes
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Tree Number:
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A10.615.789
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Definition English:
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A thin lining of closed cavities of the body, consisting of a single layer of squamous epithelial cells (MESOTHELIUM) resting on a thin layer of CONNECTIVE TISSUE, and covered with secreted clear fluid from blood and lymph vessels. Major serous membranes in the body include PERICARDIUM; PERITONEUM; and PLEURA. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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general: prefer specific membrane; inflammation = SEROSITIS
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Record Number:
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13083
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Unique Identifier:
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D012704
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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