Tissue
serous membrane Audio
se·ro·sa [ seer-us mem-brayn ]
Subclass of:
Tissue membrane
Definitions related to serous membrane:
  • (serosa) A membrane lining the external walls of the body cavities and reflected over the surfaces of protruding organs. It consists of mesothelium lying on a connective tissue layer, and secretes a watery exudate.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (serosa) Organ component layer that constitutes the outermost layer of an organ.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
  • 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.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Organ subdivision, which consists of a parietal wall and a visceral wall that together forms a serous sac that encloses a serous cavity. Examples: pleura, serous pericardium, peritoneum.
    Digital Anatomist
    University of Washington, 2003
  • The outer lining of organs and body cavities of the abdomen and chest, including the stomach.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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