peritoneal
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- adjective
- /ˌpɛrəˈtoʊniəl/
- Specialized
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peritoneal
- Amphotericin is poorly absorbed from the GI tract; when administered intravenously, it is distributed in pleural, peritoneal, and synovial fluids.
- peritoneal cavity
- peritoneal dialysis
- peritoneal macrophage
A cupula between worlds above a pink peritoneal Dome.
- A cupula between worlds above a pink peritoneal Dome.
Examples
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Another surgical approach to treat vaginal agenesis is to create a new vagina using a peritoneal flap.
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In vagotomized mice, we found significant decreases in peritoneal ACh concentrations.
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We implant it in the peritoneal cavity.
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The condition can result in ovulatory dysfunction and peritoneal inflammation.
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Tubal damage: 20% of couples; Uterine or peritoneal disorders: 10% of couples.
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It produces abdominal spasm and peritoneal symptoms.
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There is no compelling evidence that either haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is superior for the management of ARF.
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Following ingestion, the larvae excrete and progress through the gut wall into the peritoneal cavity toward the liver.
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Endometriosis typically appears as superficial 'powder-burn' or 'gunshot' lesions on the ovaries and on the peritoneal surfaces both over the organs and the pelvic walls.
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The doctor explained that peritoneal dialysis is a common treatment for patients with kidney failure.
Synonyms
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Relating to the thin wet layer that covers some internal organs
Compounds
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A space inside the belly between thin tissue layers holding a small amount of fluid
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The main space inside the belly around the stomach and intestines
- Specialized
A painful swelling of the thin lining inside the belly covering the organs
Surface Forms
Morphology
peritoneal = peritoneum (transparent) = peritoneum + al
The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'peritoneum' with the productive suffix '-al', meaning 'relating to'.
Etymology
Peritoneal comes from Greek parts peri- 'around' and a root that means 'to stretch', so the peritoneum is the thin membrane 'stretched around' the organs in the belly. That's why peritoneal means 'relating to' that lining.