preperitoneal

preperitoneal
Denoting a fatty layer between the peritoneum and the transversalis fascia in the lower anterior abdominal wall.

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pre·peri·to·ne·al (pre″per-ĭ-to-neґəl) 1. situated between the parietal peritoneum and the anterior abdominal wall. 2. occurring anterior to the peritoneum.

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