Meaning Of The Word Serous membrane

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What's The Definition Of Serous membrane?

serous membrane in American English
the thin membrane lining most of the closed cavities of the body and folded back over the enclosed organs, as the peritoneum or pericardium
noun: any of various thin membranes, as the peritoneum, that line certain cavities of the body and exude a serous fluid

serous membrane in British English
noun: any of the smooth moist delicate membranes, such as the pleura or peritoneum, that line the closed cavities of the body and secrete a watery exudate

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