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Peritoneal Disorder
Definition 1
A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the peritoneal cavity. Representative examples of non-neoplastic disorders include peritonitis and panniculitis. Representative examples of neoplastic disorders include adenomatoid tumor, primary peritoneal carcinoma, metastatic carcinoma to the peritoneum, and malignant mesothelioma. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Conditions or disorders affecting the PERITONEUM. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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