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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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Abdominal tuberculosis may involve the gastrointestinal tract, peritoneum, mesenteric lymph nodes, or genitourinary tract.
The serous coat is an extension of the peritoneum, and it covers only the superior and upper lateral surfaces.
The diaphragm is then bluntly dissected away from the parietal peritoneum, leaving the peritoneum behind.
The hepatic tumor had disseminated to the peritoneum, forming multiple nodules up to 9 cm in diameter.
After careful dissection through the subcutaneous tissue and the fascia, a small incision was made at the peritoneum.
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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