Peritonitis
noun
It is an illness where the thin tissue that lines the inside wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs becomes swollen.
The patient was diagnosed with peritonitis, which required immediate medical attention and surgery.
Often appears as...
- diagnosed with peritonitis
- treat peritonitis
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
It is an illness where the thin tissue that lines the inside wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs becomes swollen.
The patient was diagnosed with peritonitis, which required immediate medical attention and surgery.
Often appears as...
- diagnosed with peritonitis
- treat peritonitis
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Severity
Peritonitis indicates a serious health condition often involving urgent care or surgery.
The surgeon stressed that the peritonitis could be life-threatening without immediate intervention.
Pro Tip 2/3Specialized Vocabulary
'Peritonitis' is used mainly by healthcare professionals and patients discussing specific medical conditions.
After the appendectomy, the doctor checked the patient for signs of peritonitis.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
Use 'peritonitis' in contexts where medical conditions and treatments are being discussed.
The medical conference had a session on the latest treatments for peritonitis.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Severity
Peritonitis indicates a serious health condition often involving urgent care or surgery.
The surgeon stressed that the peritonitis could be life-threatening without immediate intervention.
Pro Tip 2/3Specialized Vocabulary
'Peritonitis' is used mainly by healthcare professionals and patients discussing specific medical conditions.
After the appendectomy, the doctor checked the patient for signs of peritonitis.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
Use 'peritonitis' in contexts where medical conditions and treatments are being discussed.
The medical conference had a session on the latest treatments for peritonitis.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Severity
Peritonitis indicates a serious health condition often involving urgent care or surgery.
The surgeon stressed that the peritonitis could be life-threatening without immediate intervention.
Pro Tip 2/3Specialized Vocabulary
'Peritonitis' is used mainly by healthcare professionals and patients discussing specific medical conditions.
After the appendectomy, the doctor checked the patient for signs of peritonitis.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
Use 'peritonitis' in contexts where medical conditions and treatments are being discussed.
The medical conference had a session on the latest treatments for peritonitis.
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Quote examples
Nigel Lythgoe
English Director
I nearly died with the peritonitis, but not the heart attack. The heart attack was like bad indigestion and two weeks later I was back in shouting at people. I was shouting at people during the heart attack. I had it for three days without realising what it was.
Quote examples
Nigel Lythgoe
English Director
I nearly died with the peritonitis, but not the heart attack. The heart attack was like bad indigestion and two weeks later I was back in shouting at people. I was shouting at people during the heart attack. I had it for three days without realising what it was.
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