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Peritoneal cavity
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The space within the abdomen that contains the intestines, the stomach, and the liver. It is bound by thin membranes. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The lower part of the abdomen that contains the intestines (the last part of the digestive tract), the stomach, and the liver. It is bound by thin membranes. (NCI Thesaurus)
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