Peritonitis

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Peritonitis
TermPeritonitis
Short definitionperitonitis - (pronounced) (PAYR-ih-tuh-NY-tis) Inflammation of the peritoneum (tissue lining the abdominal wall and covering most of the organs in the abdomen). Peritonitis can be caused by infection, injury, or certain diseases. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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peritonitis - (pronounced) (PAYR-ih-tuh-NY-tis) Inflammation of the peritoneum (tissue lining the abdominal wall and covering most of the organs in the abdomen). Peritonitis can be caused by infection, injury, or certain diseases. Symptoms may include abdominal swelling, severe pain, and weight loss

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