A serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity[VHOG,modified]. [ VHOG:0001257 ]

This is just here as a test because I lose it

Term information

database cross reference
Subsets

uberon_slim, pheno_slim, vertebrate_core

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editor note

TODO - in ZFA is_a epithelium

external definition

An epithelium that lines the peritoneal cavity.[TAO]

Serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity or the coelom. It covers most of the intra-abdominal organs, supports the abdominal organs, and serves as a conduit for their blood and lymph vessels and nerves. It is composed of a layer of mesothelium.[AAO]

external ontology notes

todo: check MA/EMAPA.

has related synonym

peritonaeum

id

UBERON:0002358