English word peritonitis comes from English peritoneum, English -itis
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| peritoneum | English (eng) | (anatomy) In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.. (zoology) In animals, the membrane lining the coelom cavity. |
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| peritonitis | English (eng) | (pathology) Inflammation of the peritoneum, especially when caused by an infectious organism introduced into the abdominal cavity. |