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(PAYR-ih-toh-NEE-ul KA-vuh-tee)
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| The space within the abdomen that contains the intestines, the stomach, and the liver. It is bound by thin membranes. |
Previous Definitions: | peripheral T-cell lymphoma, peripheral venous catheter, peristalsis, peritoneal, peritoneal cancer | Next Definitions: | peritoneal fluid, peritoneal infusion, peritoneal perfusion, peritoneum, peritonitis |
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