<anatomy> Pertaining to the mesentery: a membranous fold attaching various organs to the body wall. ... Origin: Gr. Mesenterikos ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Pertaining to the great fold that holds the small intestines, blood vessels and lymph in a great curtain, connected with the back of the abdominal wall.
Found on http://www.swsbm.com/ManualsMM/MedHerbGloss2.txt