coelom

See also: cœlom

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κοίλωμα (koílōma, “hollow, cavity”). Cognate with coeliac.

Pronunciation

(UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈsiːləm/

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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Translations

fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal

Finnish: ruumiinontelo
Irish: céalóm m

Italian: celoma (it) m

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