lesser peritoneal cavity

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Noun1.lesser peritoneal cavity - an isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach
bursa omentalis, omental bursa
bodily cavity, cavum, cavity - (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
greater peritoneal sac, peritoneal cavity - the interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum
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