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peritone/o — Abdominal lining

peritone/o means abdominal lining. Ancient Greek source words and additional body roots examples: peritoneal.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Abdominal lining

• Ancient Greek: περιτόναιον (peritonaion)

Examples and word parts

peritoneal

Relating to the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering many of its organs.

Word parts: peritone (peritoneum) + -al (relating to)

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