what is a coelom
Definition of COELOM. : the usually epithelium-lined space between the body wall and the digestive tract of metazoans above the lower worms. â coeÂ·loÂ·mate \ËsÄ-lÉ-ËmÄt\ adjective or noun.â coeÂ·loÂ·mic \si-Ëlae-ËlÃ¤, -mik-\ ËlÅ. adjectiveedical Definition of COELOM. : the usually epithelium-lined body cavity of metazoans above the lower worms that forms a large space when well developed between the digestive tract and the body wall. â coeÂ·loÂ·mate \ËsÄ-lÉ-ËmÄt\ adjective or noun.