
Peritoneum
Location Specific
The peritoneum is specifically located in the abdominal area, not elsewhere in the body.
The infection was within the peritoneum, causing abdominal pain.
Two Layers
The peritoneum has two layers, one that lines the abdominal wall and one that encloses the organs.
After the injury, both layers of the peritoneum were damaged.
Medical Context
Peritoneum is mainly used in medical or anatomical contexts, not in everyday conversation.
The textbook on anatomy discussed the role of the peritoneum in detail.
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