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Peritoneum vs Perineal - What's the difference?

peritoneum | perineal |

As a noun peritoneum

is (anatomy) in mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.

As an adjective perineal is

perineal.

peritoneum

English

Alternative forms

* peritonaeum

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (anatomy) In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.
  • (zoology) In animals, the membrane lining the coelom cavity.

    • Derived terms

    * peritoneal * peritoneally * peritonitis

    perineal

    English

    Alternative forms

    *

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Referring to the region of the perineum.
    • region of the body
  • :* His bicycle seat produced a great deal of perineal discomfort.
    • medical procedure
  • :* Many mothers find the use of perineal massage eases their childbirth.

    • Derived terms

    * deep perineal pouch * perineal body * perineally * perineal membrane * superficial perineal pouch