Absorption of blood from the peritoneal cavity.
1948
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D010529
Peritoneal Cavity
The space enclosed by the peritoneum. It is divided into two portions, the greater sac and the lesser sac or omental bursa, which lies behind the STOMACH. The two sacs are connected by the foramen of Winslow, or epiploic foramen.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000005
Abdomen
That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.
Abdomens
D034841
Abdominal Cavity
The region in the abdomen extending from the thoracic DIAPHRAGM to the plane of the superior pelvic aperture (pelvic inlet). The abdominal cavity contains the PERITONEUM and abdominal VISCERA, as well as the extraperitoneal space which includes the RETROPERITONEAL SPACE.