1) Mesenteric 2) Mesentery 3) Omentum
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1) Serosa 2) Serous membrane
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the membrane lining the abdominal cavity
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• (n.) The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm, and, turning back, surrounds the viscera, forming a closed, or nearly closed, sac.
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large membrane in the abdominal cavity that connects and supports internal organs. It is composed of many folds that pass between or around the ... [3 related articles]
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1. Liver. 2. Stomach. 3. Pancreas. 4. Duodenum. 5. Mesentery. 6. Peritoneum. 7. Small intestine. 8. Fat. A serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity and covers the surface of the viscera within it. Like the other serous membranes of the body, the peritoneum has a parietal layer, which cov...
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<anatomy> The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm, and, turning back, surrounds the viscera, forming a closed, or nearly closed, sac. ... Alternative forms: peritonaeum. ... Origin: L. Peritoneum, peritonaeum, Gr, fr. To stretch all around or over; around + to stret...
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a smooth, elastic, and transparent membrane (fibrous sheet) which lines the walls and organs of the abdomen and pelvis.
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Membrane lining the body cavity.
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Per`i·to·ne'um noun [ Latin
peritoneum ,
peritonaeum , Greek ..., ..., from ... to stretch all around or over; ... around + ... to stretch.]
(Anat.) The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm, and, turning b...
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The membrane which lines the abdominal cavity.
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The membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities and covers most of the abdominal organs.
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Peritoneum: The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs. (From the Greek peri- meaning around + tonos meaning a stretching = a stretching around).
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(per;1u-tuo-ne;um) The serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal visceral organs.
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The peritoneum is a complex, serous membrane lining the lower abdominal cavity. Its function is to provide a lubricating surface against which the viscera may move so that they are not damaged by friction. In the male body, the peritoneum is predominately a closed, sac-like structure, while in the female, the fallopian tubes penetrate the peritoneu...
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a transparent membrane enclosing the abdominal cavity
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peritoneum The transparent serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and reflected inward at various places to cover the visceral organs.
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peri, around; teinein, stretch.
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serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and covers the organs found there
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the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs
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noun a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
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A very, thin sac or membrane that surrounds the organs on the inside of the abdomen or peritoneal cavity.
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Membrane lining the abdominal cavity and digestive organs of vertebrates. Peritonitis, inflammation within the peritoneum, can occur due to infection or other irritation. It is sometimes seen following a burst appendix and quickly proves fatal if not treated
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Greek periteino = to stretch around; hence, the membrane stretched around the internal surface of the walls and the external aspect of some of the contents of the abdomen; adjective - peritoneal.
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The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs. (From the Greek peri- meaning around + tonos meaning a stretching = a stretching around).
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