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lesser peritoneal cavity

lesser peritoneal cavity

9.9
A small space behind the stomach inside the belly
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : cavidad peritoneal menor
  • The surgeon carefully examined the lesser peritoneal cavity for signs of infection.

Examples

  • Inflammation of the lesser peritoneal cavity can lead to serious complications if untreated.

  • A cyst was found in the lesser peritoneal cavity during the abdominal scan.

  • The lesser peritoneal cavity is important for abdominal surgery.

  • Surgeons often explore the lesser peritoneal cavity during procedures.

  • A cyst was found in the lesser peritoneal cavity during the abdominal scan.

  • Inflammation of the lesser peritoneal cavity can lead to serious complications if untreated.

  • The surgeon carefully examined the lesser peritoneal cavity for signs of infection.

Synonyms

omental bursa
vslesser peritoneal cavity
  • Specialized
9.9

A small space in the belly behind the stomach

is the same compartment but expressed as another standard name
bursa omentalis
vslesser peritoneal cavity
  • Specialized
9.9

A small pocket behind the stomach inside the abdomen

is more clearly isolated rather than only separated by surrounding structures

Surface Forms

lesser peritoneal cavity singular
lesser peritoneal cavities plural

Morphology

lesser + peritoneal + cavity

The phrase is compositionally analyzable: 'lesser' (smaller) + 'peritoneal' (relating to the peritoneum) + 'cavity' (a hollow) yields the general idea of a smaller peritoneal hollow. However, the exact anatomical specification (an isolated compartment located behind the stomach) is specialized medical knowledge and not fully predictable from the parts for a B1 learner, so partial inference is possible but not complete.

Etymology

Lesser peritoneal cavity literally names a small space behind the stomach. It combines lesser (smaller), peritoneal (from the 'peritoneum', the thin lining of the belly) and cavity ('a hollow or space'), so the phrase refers to that specific small area behind the stomach.