Meaning of coelom | Babel Free
/ˈsiːləm/Definitions
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Dated form of coelom. alt-of, dated
- 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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“It is possible that the mode of formation of this cœlom varies in respect to the different species. The mesoderm elaboration is considered as a modified enterocœlous method.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.