mesenteron

/mɛsɛnˈtɛrɒn/; /mɛsənˈtɛrɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A fold of tissue in the abdominal cavity that attaches the intestines to the body wall

“The surgeon carefully examined the mesenteron of the patient before proceeding with the surgery”

2. anatomy

A part of the embryonic gut, specifically the portion that gives rise to the intestines

“The mesenteron develops from the embryonic gut during fetal development”

Synonyms

  • intestinal fold
  • mesentery

Antonyms

  • mesocolon