HyperDic: peritoneum

English > 1 sense of the word peritoneum:
NOUNbodyperitoneuma transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
English > peritoneum: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningA transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera.
NarrowermesenteryA double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines
omentumA fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera
Broaderserous membrane, serosaA thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body
Spanishperitoneo
Catalanperitoneu
Adjectivesperitonealof or relating to or affecting the peritoneum

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