peritoneal

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/ˌpɛrətəˈni.əl/

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/ˌpɛrətəˈni.əl/ · /ˌpɛrɪtəˈniːəl/

Definition of peritoneal

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adj

(not-comparable)Of, relating to, or affecting the peritoneum.

“After opening the bladder (incision extending 1 inch pubically from peritoneal fold) the prostate was injected deeply with 1 per cent. cocain while the pericapsular region was injected with the 1 : 400 novocain solution.”

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From peritone(um) + -al. Compare New Latin peritonaeālis.

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