Greater Peritoneal Sac (Noun)
Meaning
The interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The greater peritoneal sac is a potential space that can become a real cavity when fluid accumulates between the layers of the peritoneum.
- During abdominal surgery, the surgeon must carefully navigate the greater peritoneal sac to avoid damaging surrounding organs.
- In cases of peritonitis, the greater peritoneal sac can become inflamed and filled with pus, leading to severe abdominal pain.
- The greater peritoneal sac is a complex anatomical structure that is not fully understood until it is visualized during laparoscopic surgery.
- When a patient has a perforated appendix, bacteria can spill into the greater peritoneal sac, causing a life-threatening infection.