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Record 1 2015-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
DEF

A deep pouch formed by the reflection of peritoneum from the anterior surface of the rectum onto the posterior fornix of the vagina and the posterior, or intestinal, surface of the uterus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
DEF

Point le plus bas de la cavité péritonéale.

OBS

Chez la femme, il est formé par la réflexion du péritoine de la face antérieure du rectum sur la face postérieure du vagin.

Spanish

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