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coelom
coelom
See also: cœlom
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Noun
coelom (plural coeloms)
- (zoology) 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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fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal
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