coeloma

/ˈsiːloʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

the body wall of an animal, especially a vertebrate, excluding the head, thorax, and tail, and including the skin and underlying musculature

“During dissection, the coeloma of the frog was carefully examined.”

Synonyms

  • body wall
  • torso

Antonyms

  • head
  • tail