Peritoneum
noun
A membrane or lining in the abdomen.
The surgeon had to repair the patient's peritoneum during the operation.
Often appears as...
- visceral peritoneum
- parietal peritoneum
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Formal
Technical
noun
A membrane or lining in the abdomen.
The surgeon had to repair the patient's peritoneum during the operation.
Often appears as...
- visceral peritoneum
- parietal peritoneum
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Location Specific
The peritoneum is specifically located in the abdominal area, not elsewhere in the body.
The infection was within the peritoneum, causing abdominal pain.
Pro Tip 2/3Two Layers
The peritoneum has two layers, one that lines the abdominal wall and one that encloses the organs.
After the injury, both layers of the peritoneum were damaged.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
Peritoneum is mainly used in medical or anatomical contexts, not in everyday conversation.
The textbook on anatomy discussed the role of the peritoneum in detail.
Pro Tip 1/3Location Specific
The peritoneum is specifically located in the abdominal area, not elsewhere in the body.
The infection was within the peritoneum, causing abdominal pain.
Pro Tip 2/3Two Layers
The peritoneum has two layers, one that lines the abdominal wall and one that encloses the organs.
After the injury, both layers of the peritoneum were damaged.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
Peritoneum is mainly used in medical or anatomical contexts, not in everyday conversation.
The textbook on anatomy discussed the role of the peritoneum in detail.
Pro Tip 1/3Location Specific
The peritoneum is specifically located in the abdominal area, not elsewhere in the body.
The infection was within the peritoneum, causing abdominal pain.
Pro Tip 2/3Two Layers
The peritoneum has two layers, one that lines the abdominal wall and one that encloses the organs.
After the injury, both layers of the peritoneum were damaged.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
Peritoneum is mainly used in medical or anatomical contexts, not in everyday conversation.
The textbook on anatomy discussed the role of the peritoneum in detail.
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How does cancer spread...
As the cells proliferate, they spread via one of the three common routes of transcoelomic, lymphatic, or hematogenous spread. In transcoelomic spread, malignant cells penetrate the covering surfaces of cavities in our body. These surfaces are known as peritoneum
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Elephant Guts PIPE National...
support so the muscles won't tear in any one direction you've got that cross support so you're now into peritoneum now yep
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How does cancer spread...
As the cells proliferate, they spread via one of the three common routes of transcoelomic, lymphatic, or hematogenous spread. In transcoelomic spread, malignant cells penetrate the covering surfaces of cavities in our body. These surfaces are known as peritoneum
Video examples
Elephant Guts PIPE National...
support so the muscles won't tear in any one direction you've got that cross support so you're now into peritoneum now yep
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