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What is a peritoneum?

What is a peritoneum? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (anatomy) In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.
  2. (zoology) In animals, the membrane lining the coelom cavity.
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The serous coat is an extension of the peritoneum, and it covers only the superior and upper lateral surfaces.
This vascular and nervous unit is contained in a band or fold of the peritoneum that is called the suspensory ligament of the ovary.
The hepatic tumor had disseminated to the peritoneum, forming multiple nodules up to 9 cm in diameter.
Abdominal tuberculosis may involve the gastrointestinal tract, peritoneum, mesenteric lymph nodes, or genitourinary tract.
Laparoscopy is used to examine the parietal peritoneum, liver, and other metastases of the viscera.
An enterocele differs from a rectocele in that it is a true hernia, lined by peritoneum and usually containing small bowel.

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