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mesenteron
(mes|en¦teron)
Pronunciation:
/mɪˈsɛntərɒn/
noun
Zoology
the middle section of the intestine, especially in an embryo or arthropod.
Origin:
late 19th century
: from Greek
mesos
'middle' +
enteron
'intestine'
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