What does "mesosalpinx" mean?

Part of the lining of the abdominal cavity in higher vertebrates, specifically the portion of the broad ligament that stretches from the ovary to the level of the uterine tube.

Mesosalpinx

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Part of the lining of the abdominal cavity in higher vertebrates, specifically the portion of the broad ligament that stretches from the ovary to the level of the uterine tube.

Etymology

From meso- + salpinx.

Related phrases

abdominal cavity broad ligament

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