Definitions for peritonitis
ˌpɛr ɪ tnˈaɪ tɪsperi·toni·tis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. peritonitis, peritoneal inflammationnoun

   inflammation of the peritoneum

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1. peritonitisnoun

   Inflammation of the peritoneum, especially when caused by an infectious organism introduced into the abdominal cavity

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1. Peritonitis

   Peritonitis is inflammation of the localized or generalized peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of the abdomen and cover of the abdominal organs. Symptoms may include severe pain, swelling of the abdomen, fever, or weight loss. One part or the entire abdomen may be tender. Complications may include shock and acute respiratory distress syndrome.Causes include perforation of the intestinal tract, pancreatitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, stomach ulcer, cirrhosis, or a ruptured appendix. Risk factors include ascites (the abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen) and peritoneal dialysis. Diagnosis is generally based on examination, blood tests, and medical imaging.Treatment often includes antibiotics, intravenous fluids, pain medication, and surgery. Other measures may include a nasogastric tube or blood transfusion. Without treatment death may occur within a few days. About 20% of people with cirrhosis who are hospitalized have peritonitis.

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1. peritonitis

   Peritonitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs. This is usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection due to a rupture or hole in the abdomen. This condition can be life-threatening and often requires immediate treatment, which could include surgery and antibiotics.

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1. Peritonitisnoun

   inflammation of the peritoneum

2. Etymology: [NL. See Peritoneum, and -itis.]

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1. Peritonitis

   Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs. Peritonitis may be localized or generalised, and may result from infection or from a non-infectious process.

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1. Peritonitis

   INFLAMMATION of the PERITONEUM lining the ABDOMINAL CAVITY as the result of infectious, autoimmune, or chemical processes. Primary peritonitis is due to infection of the PERITONEAL CAVITY via hematogenous or lymphatic spread and without intra-abdominal source. Secondary peritonitis arises from the ABDOMINAL CAVITY itself through RUPTURE or ABSCESS of intra-abdominal organs.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of peritonitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of peritonitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=peritonitis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peritonitis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peritonitis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peritonitis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=peritonitis