PERITONITIS

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per⋅i⋅to⋅ni⋅tis

[per-i-tn-ahy-tis]

–noun Pathology.

inflammation of the peritoneum, often accompanied by pain and tenderness in the abdomen, vomiting, constipation, and moderate fever.

Origin:
1770–80; periton(eum) + -itis

Related forms:

per⋅i⋅to⋅nit⋅ic [per-i-tn-it-ik]

, per⋅i⋅to⋅nit⋅al, adjective

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per·i·to·ni·tis (pěr'ĭ-tn-ī'tĭs)

n. Inflammation of the peritoneum.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: peri·to·ni·tis
Pronunciation: "per-&t-^&n-'It-&s
Function: noun
: inflammation of the peritoneum

Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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peritonitis per·i·to·ni·tis (pěr'ĭ-tn-ī'tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of the peritoneum.

Science Dictionary

peritonitis (pěr'ĭ-tn-ī'tĭs) Pronunciation Key
Infection or inflammation of the peritoneal cavity, usually caused by a ruptured organ, such as the appendix, in the gastrointestinal tract.

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