peritoneum
Pronunciation:
/ˌpɛɹ.ɪt.əˈniː.əm/noun
Definitions
In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.
In animals, the membrane lining the coelom cavity.
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