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Peritoneal Stomata MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Peritoneal Stomata
Tree Number(s)
A01.923.047.025.600.700
A10.810
Unique ID
D054048
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D054048
Annotation
do not confuse with SURGICAL STOMATA
Scope Note
Natural openings in the subdiaphragmatic lymphatic plexus in the PERITONEUM, delimited by adjacent mesothelial cells. Peritoneal stomata constitute the principal pathways for the drainage of intraperitoneal contents from the PERITONEAL CAVITY to the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM.
Entry Term(s)
Diaphragmatic Stomas
Diaphragmatic Stomata
Lymphatic Stomas
Lymphatic Stomata
Peritoneal Stomas
Stomata, Peritoneal
See Also
Surgical Stomas
Public MeSH Note
2008
History Note
2008
Date Established
2008/01/01
Date of Entry
2007/07/09
Revision Date
2011/06/24
Peritoneal Stomata Preferred
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