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peritoneal

 

[ หŒpษ›rษ™หˆtoสŠniษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical terminology

Peritoneal refers to anything related to the peritoneum, which is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs. It is commonly used in medical contexts, particularly when discussing abdominal diseases or conditions.

Synonyms

abdominal, serous

Examples of usage

  • Peritoneal dialysis is used for patients with kidney failure.
  • A peritoneal fluid analysis can help diagnose infections.
  • Peritoneal cancer can spread from the ovaries or colon.

Translations

Translations of the word "peritoneal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peritoneal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคŸเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคฏเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช peritoneal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peritoneal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะธั‚ะพะฝะตะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otrzewnowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…น่†œใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉritonรฉal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peritoneal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peritoneal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต๋ง‰์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจูŠุฑูŠุชูˆู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peritoneรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ peritoneรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…น่†œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peritoneal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ peritoneal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะธั‚ะพะฝะตะฐะปัŒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peritoneal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peritoneal

Etymology

The word 'peritoneal' is derived from the Greek word 'peritonaion,' which is a combination of 'peri,' meaning 'around,' and 'tonos,' meaning 'stretched' or 'tension.' This term reflects the structure's encompassing nature around the organs in the abdominal cavity. The use of this adjective in medical terminology began gaining prominence in the late 19th to early 20th centuries as the fields of anatomy and surgical interventions advanced. As medical practices evolved, the term became increasingly important in discussions of abdominal surgeries, fluid management, and diseases affecting the peritoneal cavity. Today, it remains a key term in gastroenterology and nephrology, particularly in treatments such as peritoneal dialysis.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,497, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.