peritoneal cavity

Other forms: peritoneal cavities

Definitions of peritoneal cavity
  1. noun
    the interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum
    synonyms: greater peritoneal sac
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    type of:
    bodily cavity, cavity, cavum
    (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
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