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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

peritoneal

/pərɪˈtɪniəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does peritoneal mean?

adjective

Relating to the peritoneum, a membrane lining the abdominal cavity, or relating to the peritoneal cavity.

Example

"The peritoneal membrane was damaged during surgery."

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