Term Name: peritoneum
Synonyms:
Definition: The serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity. The peritoneum secretes serous fluid which allows free movement of the peritoneum and the intraperitoneal organs.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005120]

Relationships
has parts: mesentery parietal peritoneum visceral peritoneum
is a type of: serous membrane

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