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peritoneal
/ˌpɛrətəˈni.əl/
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What does peritoneal mean?
adjective
- Of, relating to, or affecting the peritoneum.
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An operation was performed and an encysted hairpin was removed from the peritoneal cavity.
In fact diffuse peritonitis comes from perforation with discharge of the abscess contents into the peritoneal cavity, and it always spells death.
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There is inflammation of the peritoneal membrane, more indicated by undue congestion of the bowels than by the general blush of the membrane.
There was a partial absence of the peritoneal sac, and the obstruction readily yielded to a clyster and laxative.
Pleural and peritoneal adhesions to the organs within the body cavities are common.