| peritoneal endometriosis |
Endometrial tissue found throughout the pelvis.
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| peritoneal fluid |
The clear straw-colored serous fluid secreted by the cells of the peritoneum. The few milliliters present in the peritoneal cavity moisten the surfaces of the two peritoneal layers and allow them to glide over each other as the
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| peritonealize |
During abdominal surgery, to cover a tissue with peritoneum.
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| peritoneal dialysis |
A method of internal dialysis that uses the peritoneal membrane (the membrane that lines the internal body space) within the body to remove wastes and water from the blood, instead of filtering the blood using a haemodialysis machine. PD has some advantages and can be arranged so that you can walk around and undertake some daily activities during dialysis (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, CAPD). However, it is not suitable for all patients.
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| peritoneal cavity |
Part of the abdominal cavity in the body where organs like the stomach, liver, instestines and spleen are located. This is the site where peritoneal dialysis takes place.
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