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Could any expert explain to me what peritonitis is? thanks!
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Peritonitis: The definition of peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum. The peritoneum lines the inside of the abdominal wall covering the internal organs. Peritonitis can be a result of an intra-abdominal infection or can be due to a non-infectious cause.
Answered 9/28/2016
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