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Peritoneal Cavity

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: "peritoneal cells" = probably PERITONEAL CAVITY /cytol or ASCITIC FLUID /pathol if pertinent; note PERITONEAL FLUID see ASCITIC FLUID; /inj is probably PERITONEUM /inj
Also Called: Greater Sac,Lesser Sac

Peritoneal Cavity Medical Definitions and Terms

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