Loosening adhesions and covering the raw surfaces with peritoneum to prevent reformation. ... Origin: peritoneum + G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: per′i-tō-nē′ō-plas′tē Definitions: 1. Division of intraabdominal adhesions and coverage of raw surfaces with peritoneum to prevent reformation of pathologic scarring.