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peritoneum

/ˌper.ɪ.təˈniː.əm/

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noun

/ˌper.ɪ.təˈniː.əm/C2formalmedical
  • ruПрозрачная оболочка, которая выстилает брюшную полость у млекопитающих и покрывает большинство внутренних органов.

A transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the internal organs.

  1. Abdominal liningC1formalmedical

    A transparent, serous membrane that lines the inner wall of the abdominal cavity and covers the majority of the abdominal organs.

    ruБрюшина

    • The surgeon carefully cut through the peritoneum to access the intestines.
    • Inflammation of the peritoneum is known as peritonitis.
    • The peritoneum helps to protect and support the abdominal viscera.
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  • peritonea plural form
  • peritoneums plural form
  • peritonea's possessive plural form
  • peritoneums' possessive plural form
  • peritoneum's possessive singular form