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mesenteron

Syllabification: (mes·en·ter·on)
Pronunciation: /məˈzentəˌrän, məˈsent-/

Definition of mesenteron

noun

Zoology
  • the middle section of the intestine, especially in an embryo or in an arthropod.

Derivatives

mesenteronic

Pronunciation: /-ˌzentəˈränik, -ˌsent-/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek mesos 'middle' + enteron 'intestine'

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