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Noun: peritoneum (peritonea,peritoneums)  ,pe-ri-tu'nee-um
  1. A transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
    "The surgeon carefully examined the peritoneum for signs of inflammation"

Derived forms: peritonea, peritoneums

Type of: serosa, serous membrane

Encyclopedia: Peritoneum