peritonitis

(per’it-o-ni’tis). Inflammation of the peritoneum; a condition marked by exudations in the peritoneum of serum, fibrin, cells, and pus. It is attended by abdominal pain and tenderne , constipation, vomiting, and moderate fever. adhesive p., that which is characterized by adhesions between the visceral and_ parietal layers. circ’ ibed p., that which is limited to a portion of the peritoneum. p. def or’mans, chronic peritonitis producing shortening of the mesentery so that the intestines are drawn up in loops toward the spine. diaphragmatic p., that which affects the under, or peritoneal, surface of the diaphragm. diffuse p., general p., that which is not localized. encysted p., peritonitis in which there is a collection of pus or serum inclosed by adhesions. fibro caseous p., tubercular peritonitis with fibrous and caseous degeneration. hemorrhagic p., that which is attended with hemorrhagic effusion. pelvic p., per i metritis; peritonitis situated in the vis. puerperal p., that which occurs in childbed. septic p., that which is due to a pyogenic microorganism. serous p., that which is attended with a copious liquid exudation. traumatic p., simple acute peritonitis due to traumatism or injury. tuberculous p., that which accompanies tuberculosis of the peritoneum.