peritoneal

American  

[per-i-tuhn-ee-uhl] / ˌpɛr ɪ tənˈi əl /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. relating to, by means of, or enclosed by the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity.

   Perforation of the ulcer may occur, with escape of stomach contents into the peritoneal cavity.

   In peritoneal dialysis, the lining of the abdominal cavity acts like the external filter to cleanse the blood.

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Other Word Forms

• peritoneally adverb
• preperitoneal adjective
• subperitoneal adjective
• transperitoneal adjective
• transperitoneally adverb

Etymology

Origin of peritoneal

peritone(um) ( def. ) + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

For example, BRCA1 carriers have a higher risk of pancreatic and peritoneal cancer, neither of which have a reliable screening tool.

From Salon

Furthermore, rbNPs successfully suppressed the growth of tumors in mice having aggressive adenocarcinoma in their peritoneal cavity, without any adverse effects.

From Science Daily

Deep endometriosis, extending to any depth beneath the peritoneal surface, is the most severe form of endometriosis.

From Science Daily

He preferred peritoneal, and wishes he could be back on it now, but developed an infection.

From New York Times

The most common type of home dialysis, called peritoneal dialysis, often is done at night while the patient is sleeping and does not involve blood flowing outside the body.

From Salon