peritoneum
peritoneum
Definition
peri·to·neum (per′ə tə nē′əm)
noun pl. -·ne′a-ə or -·ne′ums
the transparent serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and reflected inward at various places to cover the visceral organs
Etymology: LL < Gr peritonaion < peri-, around + teinein, to stretch: see thin
per′i·to·ne′al adjective
peritoneum
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- divide: Divide the peritoneum on the right side of the mesentery which you have raised and continue this into the pelvis.
- call: The tissue lining the abdomen is called the peritoneum.
Adjective modifier
- parietal: The parietal peritoneum over the bladder should be removed to allow the small bowel ultimately to fall into the pelvic cavity.
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