peritonitis

[ per-i-tn-ahy-tis ]

/ ˌpɛr ɪ tnˈaɪ tɪs /

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noun Pathology.

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

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Origin of peritonitis

First recorded in 1770–80; periton(eum) + -itis

OTHER WORDS FROM peritonitis

per·i·to·nit·ic

[per-i-tn-it-ik], /ˌpɛr ɪ tnˈɪt ɪk/, per·i·to·nit·al, adjective

Words nearby peritonitis

perithelium, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, peritonealize, peritoneum, peritonitis, peritrack, Peritrate, peritricha, peritrichate, peritrichous

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How to use peritonitis in a sentence

Fatal peritonitis soon brings on a state of painful uneasiness ill adapted to the proper dispositions for the Sacraments.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
Think, Gentlemen, of a child in the last stages of septic peritonitis, practically dead.
The Blue Germ|Martin Swayne
This sounded like an advanced case, perhaps already involving peritonitis.
Badge of Infamy|Lester del Rey
Acute cases are dangerous as they are apt to cause post-operative peritonitis.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

Death in the fatal cases was attributed to pulmonary embolism, peritonitis, and in two to heart failure.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for peritonitis

peritonitis

/ (ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the peritoneum

Derived forms of peritonitis

peritonitic (ˌpɛrɪtəˈnɪtɪk), adjective

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Scientific definitions for peritonitis

peritonitis

[ pĕr′ĭ-tn-ī′tĭs ]

Infection or inflammation of the peritoneal cavity, usually caused by a ruptured organ, such as the appendix, in the gastrointestinal tract.