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
a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
A natural membrane that lines the inside of the wall of the abdomen and that covers all the abdominal organs (the stomach, bowels, liver, etc ) The peritoneum provides the dialysis membrane for peritoneal dialysis It has a large surface area, contains many tiny holes and has a good blood supply
The tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen SOURCE : http: //cancernet nci nih gov/dictionary html
An active membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and serves as both a secretory organ and a structure that modulates diffusion and osmosis Adhesions may form between the peritoneal surface and various organs
the smooth transparent serous membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen of a mammal, is folded inward over the abdominal and pelvic viscera, and consists of an outer layer closely adherent to the walls of the abdomen and an inner layer that folds to invest the viscera