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Noun: lesser peritoneal cavity
  1. An isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach
    - bursa omentalis, omental bursa

Derived forms: lesser peritoneal cavities

Type of: bodily cavity, cavity, cavum

Part of: greater peritoneal sac, peritoneal cavity

Encyclopedia: Lesser peritoneal cavity