General Anatomy · Multiple Systems · Hard
Serosa
Meaning: The thin, slippery outer membrane covering organs within the chest and abdominal cavities.
In practice: The tumour had grown through the bowel wall and reached the serosa, increasing its stage.
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Which word means: The final section of the large intestine before the anus.
Answer: Rectum
Which word means: The thick smooth muscle layer of the uterine wall responsible for contractions in labour.
Answer: Myometrium
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