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Definition of Chemical peritonitis
1. Noun. (medicine) peritonitis which results from the escape of the contents of the digestive tract into the peritoneum ¹
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Medical Definition of Chemical peritonitis
1. Peritonitis due to the escape of bile, contents of the gastrointestinal tract, or pancreatic juice into the peritoneal cavity; the contents of the fluid causes chemical injury, shock, and peritoneal exudation prior to occurrence of any associated infection. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chemical Peritonitis
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