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Peritoneal
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Having to do with the parietal peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and pelvic cavity) and visceral peritoneum (the tissue that covers most of the organs in the abdomen, including the intestines). (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Of or pertaining to the peritoneum. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
Having to do with the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). (NCI Dictionary)
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