peritoneal
relating to, by means of, or enclosed by the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity:Perforation of the ulcer may occur, with escape of stomach contents into the peritoneal cavity.In peritoneal dialysis, the lining of the abdominal cavity acts like the external filter to cleanse the blood.
Origin of peritoneal
1Other words from peritoneal
- per·i·to·ne·al·ly, adverb
- pre·per·i·to·ne·al, adjective
- sub·per·i·to·ne·al, adjective
- trans·per·i·to·ne·al, adjective
- trans·per·i·to·ne·al·ly, adverb
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How to use peritoneal in a sentence
In addition, chylous and chyloid exudates are occasionally met, particularly in the peritoneal cavity.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddA week to ten days later inject a similar minimal lethal dose into the peritoneal cavity.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreTake up the mixture of cells and saline in the all-glass syringe and inject into the peritoneal cavity of the rabbit.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreIf the broth outside the sac remains sterile, insert the sac in the peritoneal cavity of the experimental animal.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreCollect a specimen of the peritoneal fluid (or pus, if present) in a capillary pipette.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry Eyre
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