retroperitoneum
noun
ret·ro·per·i·to·ne·um
-ˌper-ət-ᵊn-ˈē-əm 
plural retroperitoneums or retroperitonea
-ˈē-ə
: the space between the peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall that contains especially the kidneys and associated structures, the pancreas, and part of the aorta and inferior vena cava
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“Retroperitoneum.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/retroperitoneum. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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