peritoneum (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
Outgoing links
Hypernym serous membrane, serosa
Derivationally related form peritoneum → peritoneal
Hyponym mesentery; omentum
Incoming links
Derivationally related form peritoneal → peritoneum
Pertainym (pertains to noun) peritoneal → peritoneum
Hypernym mesentery; omentum
Hyponym serous membrane, serosa

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