Peritoneum Definition & Meaning

peritoneum
noun
  1. a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera

"Peritoneum" in song lyrics

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  • "tuberculosis peritoneum"
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  • "foley catheter inserted into peg stoma and ended up in peritoneum"
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  • "inflammation of parietal peritoneum"
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