coelom
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Definition of coelom
: the usually epithelium-lined space between the body wall and the digestive tract of metazoans above the lower worms
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coelom
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Medical Definition of coelom
: the usually epithelium-lined body cavity of metazoans above the lower worms that forms a large space when well developed between the digestive tract and the body wall
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adjective or noun
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