Serous fluid
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In physiology, serous fluid or serosal fluid is any of various body fluids resembling serum, that are typically pale yellow or transparent and of a benign nature. The fluid fills the inside of body ca
Serous fluid coming out of a mosquito bite.
Mesothelium
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The mesothelium is a membrane composed of simple squamous epithelial cells of mesodermal origin, which forms the lining of several body cavities: the pleura, peritoneum and pericardium.
Cytology of normal mesothelial cells, with typical features. Wright's stain
Histology of a cross-section of the peritoneal mesothelial lining, and underlying fibrous tissue. H&E stain.
Micrograph of benign mesothelial cells. Peritoneal wash. Pap stain.
Cytology of reactive mesothelium, with typical features. The main causes of reactive mesothelium are infection, trauma and cancer. Wright's stain.