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The mesentery was reclassified as an organ in 2016.

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The mesentery is a fold of tissue that connects the intestines to the abdominal wall. For centuries it was considered just a support, but studies have shown it has its own functions, including immune response and production of C-reactive protein.

Source: The Anatomical Record

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