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 systemic lupus erythematosus).
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