Properitoneal

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In front of the peritoneum not-comparable

    "The kidney transplant operation is without a doubt technically more difficult in the obese recipient, in particular limiting the operative exposure of the external iliac vessels and the bladder in the properitoneal and retroperitoneal spaces."

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"The kidney transplant operation is without a doubt technically more difficult in the obese recipient, in particular limiting the operative exposure of the external iliac vessels and the bladder in the properitoneal and retroperitoneal spaces."

Etymology

From pro- + peritoneal.

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