exocoelum

/ɛksəˈsiːləm/

Definitions

1. noun

A space between the body wall and the enteric coat of an annelid, such as a worm.

“The exocoelum is an important feature of certain worm anatomy.”

Synonyms

  • body cavity
  • coelom

Antonyms

  • body wall
  • enteric coat