coelom
See also: cœlom
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek κοίλωμα (koílōma, “hollow, cavity”). Cognate with coeliac.
Pronunciation
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Noun
coelom (plural coeloms)
- (zoology) A fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal. The digestive system is suspended within the cavity, which is lined by a tissue called the peritoneum.
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Translations
fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal
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