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Peritoneum vs Hydroperitoneum - What's the difference?

peritoneum | hydroperitoneum |

As nouns the difference between peritoneum and hydroperitoneum

is that peritoneum is (anatomy) in mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera while hydroperitoneum is (medicine) the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneum.

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

    hydroperitoneum

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (medicine) The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneum