retroperitoneal
English
Etymology
retro- + peritoneal
Adjective
retroperitoneal (comparative more retroperitoneal, superlative most retroperitoneal)
- Located behind the peritoneum.
Derived terms
- retroperitoneal abscess
- retroperitoneal space
- retroperitoneum
Translations
located behind the peritoneum
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Spanish
Etymology
retro- + peritoneal
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /retɾopeɾitoneˈal/, [ret̪ɾopeɾit̪oneˈal]
Adjective
retroperitoneal (plural retroperitoneales)
- (anatomy) retroperitoneal