peritonitis
/ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs/
noun
- A serious medical condition in which the peritoneum (the thin tissue lining the abdomen) becomes infected and inflamed, usually causing severe pain, fever, and swelling.
- Peritonitis is a medical emergency that often requires surgery and strong antibiotics.
- Symptoms of peritonitis include intense belly pain, nausea, and a high fever.
- The patient was rushed to the hospital with peritonitis after his appendix burst.