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*The peritoneum is smooth and clear in the healthy animal.
 
*The peritoneum is smooth and clear in the healthy animal.
 
*''NB: Post mortem change and autolysis result in increased volumes of red-brown fluid in the abdomen, not associated with other pathology, no roughening of surfaces of organs or peritoneum.''
 
*''NB: Post mortem change and autolysis result in increased volumes of red-brown fluid in the abdomen, not associated with other pathology, no roughening of surfaces of organs or peritoneum.''
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*The peritoneal cavity is complete in the male, but a potential communication with the exterior exists in the female at the opening of the uterine tubes.
    
===Peritoneal Fluid===
 
===Peritoneal Fluid===
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