peritoneum

[ per-i-tn-ee-uhm ]

/ ˌpɛr ɪ tnˈi əm /

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noun, plural per·i·to·ne·ums, per·i·to·ne·a [per-i-tn-ee-uh]. /ˌpɛr ɪ tnˈi ə/. Anatomy.

the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and investing its viscera.

Origin of peritoneum

1535–45; <Late Latin, variant spelling of peritonaeum<Greek peritónaion, noun use of neuter of peritónaios, synonymous derivative of perítonos stretched round. See peri-, tone, -eous

OTHER WORDS FROM peritoneum

per·i·to·ne·al, adjectiveper·i·to·ne·al·ly, adverbpre·per·i·to·ne·al, adjectivesub·per·i·to·ne·al, adjective

trans·per·i·to·ne·al, adjectivetrans·per·i·to·ne·al·ly, adverb

Words nearby peritoneum

peritoneoplasty, peritoneoscope, peritoneoscopy, peritoneotomy, peritoneovenous shunt, peritoneum, peritonitis, peritonitis deformans, peritonsillar abscess, peritonsillitis, peritrack

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Example sentences from the Web for peritoneum

There are cases of gastric cancer in which the symptoms are all referable to secondary cancer of the peritoneum.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
Here the peritoneum investing the ventral surface of the duodenum becomes continuous with the right leaf of the mesentery.
The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity|George. S. Huntington
The intestines are suspended to the posterior wall of the abdomen by a double fold of peritoneum called the mesentery.
A Practical Physiology|Albert F. Blaisdell
The zebras and elephants are seldom without them, and a thread-worm may often be seen under the peritoneum of these animals.
Animal Parasites and Messmates|P. J. Van Beneden

The peritoneum is not affected as frequently as other serous membranes in this disease.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

British Dictionary definitions for peritoneum

peritoneum

/ (ˌpɛrɪtəˈniːəm) /

noun plural -nea (-ˈniːə) or -neums

a thin translucent serous sac that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and covers most of the viscera

Derived forms of peritoneum

peritoneal, adjective

Word Origin for peritoneum

C16: via Late Latin from Greek peritonaion, from peritonos stretched around, from peri- + tenein to stretch

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Medical definitions for peritoneum

peritoneum

n. pl. per•i•to•ne•a

The serous sac consisting of mesothelium and a thin layer of irregular connective tissue that lines the abdominal cavity, covers most of the viscera contained therein, and itself forms two cavities, the peritoneal and the omental bursa, which are connected by the epiploic foramen.

Other words from peritoneum

per′i•to•ne′al adj.

Scientific definitions for peritoneum

peritoneum

[ pĕr′ĭ-tn-ē′əm ]

Plural peritonea

The membrane that lines the walls of the abdomen and the pelvis (called the parietal peritoneum) and encloses the abdominal and pelvic organs (called the visceral peritoneum.) The space between the two, the peritoneal cavity, fills with inflammatory cells and pus when the peritoneum becomes infected.

单词	peritoneum
释义	peritoneum [ per-i-tn-ee-uhm ] / ˌpɛr ɪ tnˈi əm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR peritoneum ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural per·i·to·ne·ums, per·i·to·ne·a [per-i-tn-ee-uh]. /ˌpɛr ɪ tnˈi ə/. Anatomy. the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and investing its viscera. Origin of peritoneum 1535–45; <Late Latin, variant spelling of peritonaeum<Greek peritónaion, noun use of neuter of peritónaios, synonymous derivative of perítonos stretched round. See peri-, tone, -eous OTHER WORDS FROM peritoneum per·i·to·ne·al, adjectiveper·i·to·ne·al·ly, adverbpre·per·i·to·ne·al, adjectivesub·per·i·to·ne·al, adjective trans·per·i·to·ne·al, adjectivetrans·per·i·to·ne·al·ly, adverb Words nearby peritoneum peritoneoplasty, peritoneoscope, peritoneoscopy, peritoneotomy, peritoneovenous shunt, peritoneum, peritonitis, peritonitis deformans, peritonsillar abscess, peritonsillitis, peritrack Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for peritoneum There are cases of gastric cancer in which the symptoms are all referable to secondary cancer of the peritoneum. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various Here the peritoneum investing the ventral surface of the duodenum becomes continuous with the right leaf of the mesentery. The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity\|George. S. Huntington The intestines are suspended to the posterior wall of the abdomen by a double fold of peritoneum called the mesentery. A Practical Physiology\|Albert F. Blaisdell The zebras and elephants are seldom without them, and a thread-worm may often be seen under the peritoneum of these animals. Animal Parasites and Messmates\|P. J. Van Beneden The peritoneum is not affected as frequently as other serous membranes in this disease. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I\|Various British Dictionary definitions for peritoneum peritoneum / (ˌpɛrɪtəˈniːəm) / noun plural -nea (-ˈniːə) or -neums a thin translucent serous sac that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and covers most of the viscera Derived forms of peritoneum peritoneal, adjective Word Origin for peritoneum C16: via Late Latin from Greek peritonaion, from peritonos stretched around, from peri- + tenein to stretch Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to peritoneum heart, breast, rib cage, bust, bosom, ribs, thorax, viscera, abdominals, mammary glands Medical definitions for peritoneum peritoneum n. pl. per•i•to•ne•a The serous sac consisting of mesothelium and a thin layer of irregular connective tissue that lines the abdominal cavity, covers most of the viscera contained therein, and itself forms two cavities, the peritoneal and the omental bursa, which are connected by the epiploic foramen. Other words from peritoneum per′i•to•ne′al adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for peritoneum peritoneum [ pĕr′ĭ-tn-ē′əm ] Plural peritonea The membrane that lines the walls of the abdomen and the pelvis (called the parietal peritoneum) and encloses the abdominal and pelvic organs (called the visceral peritoneum.) The space between the two, the peritoneal cavity, fills with inflammatory cells and pus when the peritoneum becomes infected. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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peritoneum

noun, plural per·i·to·ne·ums, per·i·to·ne·a [per-i-tn-ee-uh]. /ˌpɛr ɪ tnˈi ə/. Anatomy.

Origin of peritoneum

OTHER WORDS FROM peritoneum

Words nearby peritoneum

Example sentences from the Web for peritoneum

British Dictionary definitions for peritoneum

noun plural -nea (-ˈniːə) or -neums

Derived forms of peritoneum

Word Origin for peritoneum

Words related to peritoneum

Medical definitions for peritoneum

n. pl. per•i•to•ne•a

Other words from peritoneum

Scientific definitions for peritoneum

Plural peritonea