Retroperitoneal

What do we mean by retroperitoneal?

Situated behind the peritoneum. adjective

Situated or occurring behind the peritoneum.

Located behind the peritoneum. adjective

Located behind the peritoneum.

Words that are spelled similarly to retroperitoneal:
retroperitoneal, retroperitoneum.

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Adjectives that are often used to describe retroperitoneal:
extensive, bulky, large, adjacent, unusual, upper, primary.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective retroperitoneal:
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