- 1. n. The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm, and, turning back, surrounds the viscera, forming a closed, or nearly closed, sac. Source: opted
- 2. n. a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera Source: wordnet
- 3. The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm, and, turning back, surrounds the viscera, forming a closed, or nearly closed, sac. [Written also peritonæum.] Source: webster
- 4. The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of theabdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm, and,turning back, surrounds the viscera, forming a closed, or nearlyclosed, sac. [Written also peritonæum.] Source: adambom
- 5. n:100 n. a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera Source: ecdict
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