Noun
The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm, and, turning back, surrounds the viscera, forming a closed, or nearly closed, sac.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA large double fold of visceral peritoneum called the greater omentum hangs down from the greater curvature of the stomach. Source: Internet
Along the sides of the taeniae, tags of peritoneum filled with fat, called epiploic appendages (or appendices epiploicae) are found. Source: Internet
Examples Peritoneal ligaments Certain folds of peritoneum are referred to as ligaments. Source: Internet
Mortality is higher in the elderly and if present for a prolonged time. citation Primary peritoneal carcinoma main Primary peritoneal cancer is a cancer of the cells lining the peritoneum. Source: Internet
In: Handbook of Dialysis. 4th ed. New York, NY; 2008:323-338 Diffusion and osmosis drive waste products and excess fluid through the peritoneum into the dialysate until the dialysate approaches equilibrium with the body's fluids. Source: Internet
Horizontal disposition of the peritoneum in the lower part of the abdomen. Source: Internet