English

Noun

serous membrane ‎(plural serous membranes)

1. (anatomy) A thin membrane that secretes serum lining an internal body cavity, such as the peritoneum, the pericardium, and the pleura.

Translations

Synonyms

• serosa
• serous tunic

Hyponyms

• See also Wikisaurus:serous membrane

See also

• mucous membrane