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peritoneum

 

[ หŒpษ›rษ™หˆtoสŠniษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy, medicine

The peritoneum is a serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs. It plays a crucial role in protecting these organs and providing a conduit for blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves. Furthermore, the peritoneum produces a lubricating fluid that allows the organs to move smoothly against each other.

Synonyms

abdominal lining, serous membrane.

Examples of usage

  • The peritoneum can become inflamed in conditions such as peritonitis.
  • Surgeons often interact with the peritoneum during abdominal surgeries.
  • The peritoneum helps in the movement of digestive organs.
  • Fluid accumulation in the peritoneum may indicate disease.

Translations

Translations of the word "peritoneum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peritoneu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคŸเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Peritoneum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peritoneum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะธั‚ะพะฝะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otrzewna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…น่†œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉritoine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peritoneo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท periton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต๋ง‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุตูุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peritoneum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ peritoneum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…น่†œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peritoneum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ peritoneum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะธั‚ะพะฝะตัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ periton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peritoneo

Etymology

The term 'peritoneum' originates from the Latin word 'peritoneum,' which refers to a membrane. This Latin word traces back to the Ancient Greek 'peritonaion,' derived from 'peri' meaning 'around' and 'teinein' meaning 'to stretch.' The term was adopted into medical terminology to describe the specific membrane found in the abdominal cavity. This historical context highlights the importance of the peritoneum in both ancient and modern understandings of human anatomy, emphasizing its role in safeguarding and facilitating the functions of various abdominal organs. Over time, the study of the peritoneum has become essential in various fields of medicine, particularly in surgery and diagnostics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,545, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.