peritonitis

[ per-i-tn-ahy-tis ]
/ ˌpɛr ɪ tnˈaɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

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

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

peritoneoscope, peritoneoscopy, peritoneotomy, peritoneovenous shunt, peritoneum, peritonitis, peritonitis deformans, peritonsillar abscess, peritonsillitis, peritrack, peritrate

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British Dictionary definitions for peritonitis

peritonitis
/ (ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the peritoneum

Derived forms of peritonitis

peritonitic (ˌpɛrɪtəˈnɪtɪk), adjective

Medical definitions for peritonitis

peritonitis
[ pĕr′ĭ-tn-ī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the peritoneum.

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.