μεσεντέριον

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From μεσο- (meso-, in the middle of) +‎ ἔντερον (énteron, gut, bowel) +‎ -ιον (-ion, diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

μεσεντέρῐον (mesentérionn (genitive μεσεντερῐ́ου); second declension

  1. (anatomy) Membrane to which the intestines are attached, mesentery.

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Descendants[edit]

  • Greek: μεσεντέριο (mesentério)
  • Latin: mesenterium
  • English: mesentery

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