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Periton- is the root and retro- the prefix for retroperitoneal.
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What is the medical term meaning Behind the peritoneum?
Retroperitoneal is the medical term meaning behind the peritoneum. The kidneys and ureters are retroperitoneal.
Peritoneal prefix and suffix and combining form?
Retroperitoneal, peritonitis, perito-
What does the term retroperitioneal mean?
"Retroperitoneal" refers to the retroperitoneal space found in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum. The space defines the home of many organs including the kidneys and bladder.
Is the prostate retroperitoneal or intraabdominal?
Retroperitoneal
Which organ lies within the retroperitoneal space?
The kidneys are considered to be retroperitoneal.
What is the prefix of the term bilateral?
The prefix of the term bilateral is "bi-," which means two or both.
Does the term mononuclear have a prefix?
Yes, mono is the prefix.
Why are the kidneys retroperitoneal?
Organs are retroperitoneal if they have peritoneum on their anterior side only. Structures that are not suspended by mesentery in the abdominal cavity and that lie between the parietal peritoneum and abdominal wall are classified as retroperitoneal.
What structure of the cat urinary system are retroperitoneal?
The structures that are retroperitoneal in a cat's urinary system are the kidneys, the ureters, and the urinary bladder. Retroperitoneal means that these structures can be found behind the peritoneum.
What is the prefix of the medical term meaning below the skin?
"Sub-" is the prefix in the medical term that means below the skin.
What is the term for organs that lie within the abdominal cavity but not within the peritoneal cavity?
An organ can be in the abdominopelvic cavity but not the peritoneal cavity if the organ sits below the diaphragm but outside the peritoneal membranes. The kidneys, which are behind the peritoneal membrane (retroperitoneal) are such organs.
Do retroperitoneal organs have both a serosa and adventitia?
Retroperitoneal organs have only an adventitia. Peritoneal organs have only a serosa.
