retroperitoneal

Adjective

Meaning

retroperitoneal (comparative more retroperitoneal, superlative most retroperitoneal)

Located behind the peritoneum.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

peritoneal ascites peritonaeum

Related terms

intraperitoneal

Phrases with the word

retroperitoneal abscess lateral retroperitoneal space retroperitoneal space retroperitoneal fascia

Examples

This eventually caused a retroperitoneal abscess and paralytic ileus from which he died following operation. Source: Internet

It is retroperitoneal in two-thirds of humans. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

retroperfusion retroperistalsis retroperistaltic retroperitoneal abscess retroperitoneal fascia retroperitoneal space