mesentery

Noun
  1. A double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines (synset 105436772)
    is a type of: peritoneum - a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
    subtypes: mesocolon - mesentery that holds the lower colon to the dorsal abdominal wall

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