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Peritoneum

usgb/ˌperɪtəˈniːəm/Volume
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Location Specific

The peritoneum is specifically located in the abdominal area, not elsewhere in the body.

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The infection was within the peritoneum, causing abdominal pain.
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Two Layers

The peritoneum has two layers, one that lines the abdominal wall and one that encloses the organs.

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After the injury, both layers of the peritoneum were damaged.
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Medical Context

Peritoneum is mainly used in medical or anatomical contexts, not in everyday conversation.

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The textbook on anatomy discussed the role of the peritoneum in detail.
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