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rectouterine excavation |
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excavation /ex·ca·va·tion/ (-shun) 1. the act of hollowing out. 2. a hollowed-out space, or pouchlike cavity. atrophic excavation cupping of the optic disk, due to atrophy of the optic nerve fibers. dental excavation removal of carious material from a tooth in preparation for filling. rectouterine excavation a sac formed by a fold of peritoneum dipping down between the uterus and rectum. rectovesical excavation the space between the rectum and bladder in the peritoneal cavity of the male. vesicouterine excavation the space between the bladder and uterus in the peritoneal cavity of the female. rectouterine excavation, rectouterine pouch. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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