mesenterial

adjective

mes·​en·​te·​ri·​al

¦mesᵊn‧¦tirēəl,

-ezᵊn‧-

: mesenteric

specifically : indicating certain threadlike glandular organs attached to the inner edge of the mesenteries of anthozoans

Word History

Etymology

New Latin mesenterium mesentery + English -al

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