peritoneum
noun/ˌpɛrɪtəˈniəm/
Frequency rank: #19,641 most common English word
Meaning
The thin membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs.
Example sentence
During the surgery, the doctor carefully cut through the peritoneum to reach the abdominal organs.
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