peritoneal

See also: péritonéal

English

Alternative forms

Adjective

peritoneal (not comparable)

  1. Of, relating to, or affecting the peritoneum.
    • 1914, Transactions of the Section on Genito-Urinary Diseases of the American Medical Association, page 80:
      After opening the bladder (incision extending 1 inch pubically from peritoneal fold) the prostate was was injected deeply with 1 per cent. cocain while the pericapsular region was injected with the 1 : 400 novocain solution.

Usage notes

Do not confuse peritoneal (which concerns certain things inside the abdomen) with peroneal (which concerns the lower leg) nor with perineal (which concerns the skin between the genitals and anus); the words can sound somewhat similar, especially in rapid speech such as a doctor's dictation.

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Portuguese

Adjective

peritoneal m or f (plural peritoneais, comparable)

  1. peritoneal (relating to or affecting the peritoneum)

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /peɾitoneˈal/, [peɾit̪oneˈal]

Adjective

peritoneal (plural peritoneales)

  1. peritoneal

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