Meaning & use
Mesometrium
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The portion of the broad ligament of the uterus that supports and connects the uterus to the pelvic wall.
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The surgeon carefully dissected the mesometrium to avoid damaging nearby blood vessels.
The anatomy diagram labeled the mesometrium as the largest section of the broad ligament.
A note on using this word
The prefix 'meso-' (middle) combines with 'metra' (womb), following the same pattern as related terms like 'mesovarium' and 'mesosalpinx.'
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