"retroperitoneum" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: retro- + peritoneum Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|retro|peritoneum}} retro- + peritoneum Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} retroperitoneum
  1. (anatomy) The space in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum. Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-retroperitoneum-en-noun-Vl2IlwrH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with retro- Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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