Etymology

retroperitoneal

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Today it means: Located behind the peritoneum. Full definition →

English peritoneal ← Latin retrō ← Proto-Italic *wre-
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  1. Proto-Italic*wre-
  2. Latinre-
  3. Latinretrō
  4. Englishretro-
  5. Englishperitoneal
  6. English todayretroperitoneal

From retro- + peritoneal.

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