Definitions

1. noun

a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and surrounds the abdominal organs.

“The surgical team carefully sutured the damaged peritoneum to prevent further bleeding.”

2. noun

a serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and surrounds the abdominal organs, forming two layers: the parietal peritoneum (lining the abdominal cavity) and the visceral peritoneum (surrounding the abdominal organs).

“The anatomy textbook provided a detailed illustration of the peritoneum and its surrounding layers.”