peritoneum
IPA: pˈɛrʌtoʊnum
noun
- (anatomy) In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.
- (zoology) In animals, the membrane lining the coelom cavity.
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Examples of "peritoneum" in Sentences
- Spread to the peritoneum may be seen.
- It is formed by a layer of peritoneum.
- The peritoneum lies superior to the fundus.
- In an incomplete rupture the peritoneum is still intact.
- Certain folds of peritoneum are referred to as ligaments.
- Covering the abdominal cavity is the parietal peritoneum.
- Adhesion of the peritoneum is a relative contraindication.
- Ventral mesentery is the part of the peritoneum closest to the navel.
- The peritoneum is made of two parts, the visceral and parietal peritoneum.
- The peritoneum develops ultimately from the mesoderm of the trilaminar embryo.
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