noun
- a thin membrane that lines body cavities and covers the surfaces of internal organs
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The mesothelium protects the lungs and other organs in the chest cavity.
- Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the mesothelium.
- The pleural mesothelium covers the surface of the lungs.
- Doctors examined the mesothelium for signs of inflammation.
- The peritoneal mesothelium lines the abdominal cavity.
- Asbestos exposure can damage the mesothelium over time.