peritoneum

English Thesaurus

1. a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera (noun.body)

hypernym	:	serosa, serous membrane,
definition	:	a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid (noun.body)

hyponym	:	mesentery,
definition	:	a double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines (noun.body)

hyponym	:	omentum,
definition	:	a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera (noun.body)

derivation	:	peritoneal,
definition	:	of or relating to or affecting the peritoneum (adj.pert)

derivation	:	peritoneal,
definition	:	of or relating to or affecting the peritoneum (adj.pert)