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Noun: serous membrane  'si(-u)-rus 'mem-breyn
  1. A thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid
    - serosa

Derived forms: serous membranes

Type of: membrane, tissue layer

Encyclopedia: Serous membrane