Peritonitis
Also called Inflammation of the abdominal lining
Emergency MedicineSurgeryImportant
Inflammation of the peritoneum, typically from bacterial contamination after visceral perforation, presenting with diffuse abdominal pain, rigidity, and fever.
Korean
복막염
복막의 염증 반응; 주로 복강 장기 천공 후 세균 감염으로 발생하며 복통·복부 경직·패혈증을 유발함.
French
Péritonite
Inflammation du péritoine due à une contamination bactérienne après perforation viscérale ; se manifeste par douleur abdominale diffuse, défense et fièvre.
Word parts
peri-Prefix(Greek: peri-) Around, surrounding; (Latin: circum-) Around, encircling-itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation