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peritonitis
per·i·to·ni·tis [ pèrrət'n tiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
inflammation of abdomen lining: inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdomen peritoneum. Symptoms can include swelling of the abdomen, severe pain, and weight loss.

per·i·ton·it·ic [ pèrrət'n íttik ] adjective
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