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celoma

celoma

9.9
A space in the middle layer of an embryo that forms chest, heart, and belly cavities
  • noun
  • /səˈloʊmə/
  • Specialized
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  • During human embryonic development, the celoma divides to form various body cavities.

Examples

  • The mesoderm splits to create the celoma during early development.

  • During human embryonic development, the celoma starts to form the pleural and peritoneal cavities.

  • Scientists observed abnormalities in the formation of the celoma in experimental studies.

  • The celoma is crucial for development.

  • What is a celoma?

  • Researchers found that the celoma plays a significant role in organ formation in embryos.

  • The celoma is essential for proper development of body cavities in vertebrates.

Synonyms

coelom
vsceloma
  • Specialized
9.9

A space inside the body of many animals that holds organs such as the heart and stomach

is specific to human embryos developing the pleural pericardial and peritoneal cavities

Surface Forms

celoma singular
celomata plural

Etymology

Celoma comes from the Greek root coel- and the word koilos, both meaning 'hollow'. So a celoma is literally a 'hollow' or 'cavity' that forms inside an embryo and later becomes the chest and belly spaces of the body.