perite

/pɛˈraɪti/ or /pəˈriːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A perite is an old term for a peritoneal sac or an envelope of peritoneum.

“The doctor explained to the patient that the fluid was accumulating in the perite due to the injury.”

2. verb

To perite something means to cover or envelop it with peritoneum.

“The surgeon carefully perited the wound to prevent infection from spreading.”

Synonyms

  • encase
  • envelope

Antonyms

  • bare
  • expose