Coelom

Pronunciation

• US IPA: ˈsiːlÉ™m

Alternative forms

• celom
• cÅ“lom, cÅ“loma, cÅ“lome
• coelom, coeloma, coelome

Origin

From Ancient Greek κοίλωμα (koiloma, "hollow, cavity").

Full definition of coelom

Noun

1. (zoology) A fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal. The digestive system is suspended within the cavity, which is lined by a tissue called the peritoneum.

Related terms

• coelomate
• coelomic