peritonitis

IPA: pɝˈɪtʌnˈaɪtɪs

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

Examples of "peritonitis" in Sentences

The patient was hospitalized with severe abdominal pain due to acute peritonitis
Peritonitis can be a life-threatening condition if not promptly treated with antibiotics
The surgeon performed an emergency laparotomy to address the peritonitis caused by a ruptured appendix
Chronic peritonitis can lead to complications such as bowel obstruction or sepsis
Patients with peritonitis often present with symptoms such as fever, nausea, and rigidity of the abdominal muscles