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PERITONEAL CAVITY

\pˌɛɹɪtˈə͡ʊnə͡l kˈavɪti], \pˌɛɹɪtˈə‍ʊnə‍l kˈavɪti], \p_ˌɛ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ˈəʊ_n_əl k_ˈa_v_ɪ_t_i]\

Definitions of PERITONEAL CAVITY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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the interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The space enclosed by the peritoneum. It is divided into two portions, the greater sac and the lesser sac or omental bursa, which lies behind the stomach. The two sacs are connected by the foramen of Winslow, or epiploic foramen.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The closed space included between the visceral and parietal layers of the peritoneum.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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