peritoneal
adjective
Simple meaning
Relating to the thin lining inside the abdomen.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɛɹɪtoʊˈnil
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Definition
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adjective
Of or relating to or affecting the peritoneum
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: Of or relating to or affecting the peritoneum
Used this way, peritoneal is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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The interior of the peritoneum.
Inflammation of the peritoneum.
The interior of the peritoneum.
An isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach.
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