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peritoneum

noun

peri·​to·​ne·​um ˌper-ə-tə-ˈnē-əm How to pronounce peritoneum (audio)
plural peritoneums ˌper-ə-tə-ˈnē-əmz How to pronounce peritoneum (audio) or peritonea ˌper-ə-tə-ˈnē-ə How to pronounce peritoneum (audio)
: the smooth transparent serous membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen of a mammal and is folded inward over the abdominal and pelvic viscera
peritoneal adjective
peritoneally adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Using the peritoneum in gender confirmation surgery was popularized by Dr. Lee Zhao at New York University in recent years, and Dr. Kamol is one of the few surgeons in the world performing PPT. Mailee Osten-tan, Longreads, 8 June 2022 There are potential complications of peritoneal dialysis, including infection of the peritoneum. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 9 Feb. 2022 This then would result in the inflammation of your peritoneum, the lining of the insides of your abdomen, called peritonitis, which can be a life-threatening condition and is a surgical emergency. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 Think of the parietal peritoneum as a membrane corset that wraps around the center of your body and abdomen, says Gregg. Kelly O'mara, Outside Online, 8 May 2020 The current operating theory, though, is that these stitches are caused by irritation of the parietal peritoneum. Kelly O'mara, Outside Online, 8 May 2020 Your abdominal lining, called the peritoneum, has two layers. Ali Nolan, SELF, 6 Dec. 2021 Ovarian cancer may also be in the fallopian tubes, the structures that move your egg from the ovary to your uterus each month, or the peritoneum, the tissue lining that covers organs in your abdomen, the CDC says. Korin Miller, Health.com, 15 June 2021 This is the first category because endometriosis often involves the peritoneum as a baseline characteristic. Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 25 Sep. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek peritonaion, neuter of peritonaios stretched around, from peri- + teinein to stretch — more at thin

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peritoneum was in the 15th century

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