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Mesentery
Definition 1
A double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
The peritoneal membrane that attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall near the back. (NCI Dictionary)
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