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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Example sentences from the Web for peritonitis

Towards the end of that week Grossmith was taken seriously ill with peritonitis.
The Secrets of a Savoyard|Henry A. Lytton
Mr. Percival details a case of peritonitis, after the usual symptoms in the early stage had subsided.
The American Reformed Cattle Doctor|George Dadd
In former days, the lists of deaths contained many cases reported as inflammation or obstruction of the bowels, or as peritonitis.
Little Masterpieces of Science: Health and Healing|Various
In these days this symptom of peritonitis is not often observed.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

Peritonitis, more especially perforative peritonitis, calls imperatively for the liberal use of opium.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for peritonitis

peritonitis

/ (ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the peritoneum

Derived forms of peritonitis

peritonitic (ˌpɛrɪtəˈnɪtɪk), adjective

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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.

单词	peritonitis
释义	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 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for peritonitis Towards the end of that week Grossmith was taken seriously ill with peritonitis. The Secrets of a Savoyard\|Henry A. Lytton Mr. Percival details a case of peritonitis, after the usual symptoms in the early stage had subsided. The American Reformed Cattle Doctor\|George Dadd In former days, the lists of deaths contained many cases reported as inflammation or obstruction of the bowels, or as peritonitis. Little Masterpieces of Science: Health and Healing\|Various In these days this symptom of peritonitis is not often observed. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various Peritonitis, more especially perforative peritonitis, calls imperatively for the liberal use of opium. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various British Dictionary definitions for peritonitis peritonitis / (ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs) / noun inflammation of the peritoneum Derived forms of peritonitis peritonitic (ˌpɛrɪtəˈnɪtɪk), adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for peritonitis peritonitis [ pĕr′ĭ-tn-ī′tĭs ] n. Inflammation of the peritoneum. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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