peritoneum (n.), peritoneal (adj.)

synonym: peritoneal membrane
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11082

Thin double layer of mesothelium and irregular connective tissue that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs.

Note: The two layers of the peritoneum consist of the parietal peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall and the visceral peritoneum that covers the abdominal organs.
See also: peritoneal cavity
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 791 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'peritoneum' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11082 RIS BibTex EndNote
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