mesentery
/ˈmɛzənˌtɛri/
noun
- A fold of tissue in the abdomen that attaches the intestines to the back wall of the body and holds them in place.
- Damage to the mesentery can cause serious digestive problems.
- In anatomy class, we learned that the mesentery helps support the small intestine.
- The surgeon carefully examined the mesentery during the operation.