About The Word Peritoneum
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Peritoneum
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What's The Definition Of Peritoneum?
[n] a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
Synonyms | Synonyms for Peritoneum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Peritoneum: See Also | mesentery | omentum | serosa | serous membrane Peritoneum In Webster's Dictionary \Per`i*to*ne"um\, n. [L. peritoneum, peritonaeum, Gr.
?, ?, fr. ? to stretch all around or over; ? around + ? to
stretch.] (Anat.)
The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the
abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm,
and, turning back, surrounds the viscera, forming a closed,
or nearly closed, sac. [Written also {periton[ae]um}.]
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