NOUN | body | peritoneal cavity, greater peritoneal sac | the interior of the peritoneum |
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Meaning | The interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum. | |
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Synonym | greater peritoneal sac | |
Parts | bursa omentalis, omental bursa, lesser peritoneal cavity | An isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach |
Broader | cavity, bodily cavity, cavum | (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus / sinus within the body |
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