Peritoneal Stomata (also known as Lymphatic Stomata, Stomata, Lymphatic): 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

NIH MeSH · D054048Anatomy

Peritoneal Stomata

Also known asLymphatic Stomata · Stomata, Lymphatic · Peritoneal Stomas · Peritoneal Stoma · Stoma, Peritoneal · Stomas, Peritoneal · Lymphatic Stomas · Lymphatic Stoma · Stoma, Lymphatic · Stomas, Lymphatic · Diaphragmatic Stomas · Diaphragmatic Stoma

Definition

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.

MeSH classification

  • A01.923.047.025.600.700
  • A10.810

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Common questions about Peritoneal Stomata

What does Peritoneal Stomata mean in medicine?
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. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Peritoneal Stomata known by any other names?
Yes. Peritoneal Stomata is also referred to as Lymphatic Stomata, Stomata, Lymphatic, Peritoneal Stomas, Peritoneal Stoma in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Peritoneal Stomata sit in the medical classification?
Peritoneal Stomata falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A01.923.047.025.600.700, A10.810). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D054048) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗