The interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum.
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Examples for "peritoneal cavity"
Examples for "peritoneal cavity"
1However, bile leaked into the peritoneal cavity one week after the operation.
2Endometriosis results from ectopic invasion of endometrial tissue within the peritoneal cavity.
3Endoscopic insufflation of the peritoneal cavity has not been validated in humans.
4This exposes the structures within the peritoneal cavity to gastrointestinal contents.
5The peritoneum is the lining membrane of the peritoneal cavity.