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coe·lom

also ce·lom (sē′ləm)

n. pl. coeloms or coe·lo·ma·ta (-lə-mä′tə, -măt′ə) also ce·loms or ce·loma·ta

The fluid-filled cavity within the body of most multicellular animals, except some invertebrates such as flatworms and cnidarians, that lies between the body wall and the digestive tract and is formed by the splitting of the embryonic mesoderm into two layers. Also called body cavity.

[German Koelom, from Greek koilōma, cavity, from koilos, hollow; see keuə- in Indo-European roots.]

coe·lom′ic (sĭ-lŏm′ĭk, -lō′mĭk) adj.

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coelom

(ˈsiːləʊm; -ləm) or

celom

(Zoology) the body cavity of many multicellular animals, situated in the mesoderm and containing the digestive tract and other visceral organs

[C19: from Greek koilōma cavity, from koilos hollow; see coel-]

coelomic, celomic adj

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coe•lom

(ˈsi ləm)

also coe•lome

(-loʊm)

n., pl. coe•loms, coe•lo•ma•ta (sɪˈloʊ mə tə) also coe•lomes.

the body cavity of higher metazoans, between the body wall and intestine, lined with a mesodermal epithelium.

[1875–80; < Greek koílōma cavity =koilō-, variant s. of koiloûn to hollow out, v. derivative of koîlos hollow + -ma n. suffix of result]

coe•lom•ic (sɪˈlɒm ɪk, -ˈloʊ mɪk) adj.

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coelom - a cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity

celom, celoma

bodily cavity, cavum, cavity - (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

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The coelomic fat index (CFI) was assessed visually.

Reproductive biology of pequira Bryconamericus stramineus (Eigenmann, 1908) in Funil Reservoir-MG, Brazil/ Biologia reprodutiva da Pequira Bryconamericus stramineus (Eigenmann, 1908) no reservatorio de Funil-MG, Brasil

Most sick birds were diagnosed with septicemia, occasionally with fibrinous exudation into the coelomic cavities.

Hematologic values of healthy and sick free-ranging lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) in Kenya

An experimental study of the development of pigment cells in the coelomic lining of the chick embryo.

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The pathophysiology behind the mechanism for the deposition of ectopic thoracic endometrial tissue remains poorly understood, but theories suggested include coelomic metaplasia of the pleura, lymphatic or vascular embolisation of endometrial tissue or retrograde menstruation.

Thoracic endometriosis syndrome

Starting from the 5th week, intestinal development shifts to the interior of the umbilical cord as a result of insufficient space inside the primitive coelomic space.

Incidental intestinal malrotation in an adult: Midgut volvulus

The uterus is the most important reproductive organ present in the pelvis, a constituent of the internal female reproductive tract which develops from a paired paramesonephric duct, originating from coelomic epithelium extending beside the mesonephric ducts.

THE DEVELOPING HUMAN FOETUS- RELATIVE GROWTH OF UTERUS COMPARED TO OVARIES

Veterinary care of reptiles is usually necessary due to trauma, dystocia, coelomitis, pneumonia, cloaca prolapse, oviduct, or hemipenis (BARTEN, 2006), all culminating in increased pressure within the coelomic cavity.

Intracoelomic pressure and coelomic perfusion pressure in healthy tegus (Salvator merianae)/ Mensuracao da pressao intracelomatica e da pressao de perfusao celomatica em teius saudaveis (Salvator merianae)

Pleura and peritoneum both develop from coelomic epithelium; therefore, it cannot be excluded that diaphragmatic endometriosis originates from coelomic metaplasia.

A Rare Case of Cyclical Hemothorax: Thoracic Endometriosis Syndrome

Identifying the causative factors of endometriosis in men may shed light on the existing theories of endometriosis in women, which include retrograde transport, immunologic, induction, and coelomic metaplasia [16].

Endometriosis in a Man as a Rare Source of Abdominal Pain: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

There are many theories to explain about scar endometriosis such as direct implantation, cellular transplantation, and coelomic metaplasia theory.

Scar endometriosis: a rare case report

CA-125, a transmembrane glycoprotein, is derived from the epithelia originating from coelomic (pericardium, pleura, and peritoneum) and mullerian (fallopian tubal, endometrial, and endocervical) epithelia [11, 12].

Adult Sporadic Burkitt's Lymphoma Presenting with Rapid Development of Peritoneal Lymphomatosis

In addition, goblet cell carcinoid ex adenocarcinoma usually presented with a coelomic peritoneal spreading pattern, especially in late stage; we suggested if tumors with goblet cell crypt-like pattern were found pathologically in the abdominal cavity, clinically presenting with coelomic dissemination, rather than solid organ metastasis, differential diagnosis of the entity may be included and clinical intervention of appendix should be done.