- circumscribed peritonitis
- inflammation limited to a portion of the peritoneum. Called also localized p.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
circumscribed peritonitis
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Peritonitis — Inflammation of the peritoneum (The peritoneum is the tissue layer of cells lining the inner wall of the abdomen and pelvis). Peritonitis can result from infection (such as bacteria or parasites), injury and bleeding, or diseases (such as… … Medical dictionary
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