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    mesentery

    1. A double layer of peritoneum attaching the stomach, intestines, spleen, etc., to the dorsal wall or peritoneal cavity. The mesentery contains blood, lymph, and nerve supply to these organs.


    2. More strictly, the same double layer attaching the small intestine only.


    3. Vertical partitions in the coelenteron of Actinoza.


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