Peritoneal fluid is a liquid that acts as a lubricant in the abdominal cavity. It is found in small quantities between the layers of the peritoneum. Produced by mesothelial cells in the abdominal membranes, peritoneal fluid acts to moisten the outside of the organs and to reduce the friction of organ movement during digestion.

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