he·mo·per·i·to·ne·um (h  m -p r -tn-  m)n. Blood in the peritoneal cavity. |
hemoperitoneum
[-per′itōnē′əm]
Etymology: Gk, haima + peri, around, tenein, to stretch
the presence of extravasated blood in the peritoneal cavity caused by surgical procedures, necrotizing tumors, fistulas, or laparoscopy procedures. Also spelled haemoperitoneum.
hemoperitoneum
an effusion of blood in the peritoneal cavity.
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