extraperitoneal

adjective

ex·​tra·​peri·​to·​ne·​al -ˌper-ət-ᵊn-ˈē-əl How to pronounce extraperitoneal (audio)
: located or taking place outside the peritoneal cavity
extraperitoneal drainage
extraperitoneal injury

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“Extraperitoneal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/extraperitoneal. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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