peritoneal (Meaning)
Wordnet
peritoneal (a)
of or relating to or affecting the peritoneum
Webster
peritoneal (a.)
Of or pertaining to the peritoneum.
Synonyms & Antonyms of peritoneal
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
peritoneal Sentence Examples
- The peritoneal cavity is the space within the abdomen that contains the digestive organs.
- Peritoneal fluid is a clear, straw-colored liquid that lubricates the peritoneal cavity.
- Peritoneal adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form between the peritoneal lining and the organs it surrounds.
- Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that uses the peritoneal cavity as a filter for removing waste products from the blood.
- Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the peritoneal lining.
- Peritoneal inflammation, or peritonitis, is a condition caused by infection or injury to the peritoneal lining.
- Peritoneal puncture is a diagnostic procedure that involves inserting a needle into the peritoneal cavity to obtain a sample of fluid.
- Peritoneal lavage is a surgical procedure that involves flushing the peritoneal cavity with saline solution to remove debris and contaminants.
- Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a condition in which cancer cells spread from a primary tumor to the peritoneal lining.
- Peritoneal windows are small openings in the peritoneal lining that allow for the passage of blood vessels and nerves.
FAQs About the word peritoneal
of or relating to or affecting the peritoneumOf or pertaining to the peritoneum.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The peritoneal cavity is the space within the abdomen that contains the digestive organs.
Peritoneal fluid is a clear, straw-colored liquid that lubricates the peritoneal cavity.
Peritoneal adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form between the peritoneal lining and the organs it surrounds.
Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that uses the peritoneal cavity as a filter for removing waste products from the blood.
