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Definition
Peritoneum; the membrane lining the abdominal cavity that covers and protects the internal organs.
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How it's used
Medical terminology like this is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing specific health conditions. It is primarily encountered in clinical settings, medical reports, or health education materials. When speaking to a doctor, patients often use more general terms like 肚入面嘅膜 to describe the area if they are unsure of the technical name.
Examples
The doctor said his peritoneum is inflamed and he needs surgery immediately.
The peritoneum is an important tissue that protects the internal organs.
Related words
Common phrases
peritonitis
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
