Bauchfell

peritoneum

noun BAOOKH-fel Rare

Usage Note

Bauchfell is the thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering most abdominal organs. Bauchfellentzündung (peritonitis) is a life-threatening emergency frequently mentioned in medical dramas and emergency medicine contexts.

Examples

"Eine Bauchfellentzündung ist ein medizinischer Notfall."

Natural Translation

Peritonitis is a medical emergency.

Literal Translation

A peritoneum-inflammation is a medical emergency.

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