Researchers from the University Hospital Limerick in Ireland discovered a new human organ called as Mesentery. It can be found in the human digestive system. Mesentery is described as a double fold of the peritoneum, the abdominal cavity lining, which keeps everything together. J. Calvin Coffey, an Irish researcher who lead the study, stated that humans have an organ in the body which hasn’t been acknowledged until now.
After the discovery of this new organ, the next step is to find out its function. But since its function is still unknown, researchers are investigating whether its distinctive cell type is responsible of how it works.
Coffey also stated that when they approach Mesentery like every other organ, they can categorize abdominal diseases in terms of this organ. The findings of this research are also published and reviewed in the Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Vocabulary:
assess – [verb] – evaluate the nature, ability, or quality
acknowledge – [verb] – accept or admit the existence or truth
distinctive – [adjective] – marking as separate or different
hepatology – [noun] – a branch of medicine concerned with the study, prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases that affect the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas
gastroenterology – [noun] – a branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the stomach and intestines
peritoneum – [noun] – a serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs
True or False:
- Mesentery is the new human organ found in the digestive system.
- J. Calvin Coffrey is the Irish researcher who led the study.
- Mesentery is described as a double fold of the peritoneum, the abdominal cavity lining, which keeps everything together.
- Mesentery’s main function has been discovered.
- The findings of this study are not yet published and reviewed in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Express your opinion:
- This new discovery is important in the field of Science.
- This new organ will help scientists identify new diseases.
Defend your argument:
- Do you think it will help the scientist to cure new diseases?
- What do you think will be the impact of this new discovery to Science?
- Do you think it is an important discovery? Explain.