Retroperitoneal definitions

retroperitoneal

Having to do with the area outside or behind the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen).
Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=R

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retroperitoneal

<anatomy> Behind or posterior to the peritoneum. ... (11 Jan 1998) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

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retroperitoneal

(ret″ro-per″ĭ-to-ne´әl) behind the peritoneum.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

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retroperitoneal

Type: Term Pronunciation: ret′rō-per′i-tō-nē′ăl Definitions: 1. External or posterior to the peritoneum.
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=78062

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retroperitoneal

(ret;ro-per;u1-tuo-ne;al) Positioned behind the parietal peritoneum.
Found on http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml

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