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peritoneal sac
Definitions related to peritoneal sac:
  • Serous sac that surrounds the abdominal viscera and lines the abdominal cavity. Examples: There is only one peritoneal sac.
    Digital Anatomist
    University of Washington, 2003
  • Serous sac, which has as parts the peritoneum and the peritoneal cavity. Examples: There is only one peritoneal sac.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
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