peritonitis

[ per-i-tn-ahy-tis ]

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

Origin of peritonitis

1
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

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British Dictionary definitions for peritonitis

peritonitis

/ (ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs) /


noun
  1. inflammation of the peritoneum

Derived forms of peritonitis

  • peritonitic (ˌpɛrɪtəˈnɪtɪk), adjective

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Scientific definitions for peritonitis

peritonitis

[ pĕr′ĭ-tn-ītĭs ]


  1. 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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