HyperDic: peritoneal_cavity

English > 1 sense of the expression peritoneal cavity:
NOUNbodyperitoneal cavity, greater peritoneal sacthe interior of the peritoneum
English > peritoneal cavity: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningThe interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum.
Synonymgreater peritoneal sac
Partsbursa omentalis, omental bursa, lesser peritoneal cavityAn isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach
Broadercavity, bodily cavity, cavum(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus / sinus within the body

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