tuberculous peritonitis
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Related to tuberculous peritonitis: tuberculous pleurisy
tu·ber·cu·lous per·i·to·ni·tis
peritonitis caused by the tubercle bacillus.
tuberculous peritonitis
Etymology: L, tuber + Gk, peri + teinein, to stretch, itis, inflammation
an inflammation of the peritoneum that is secondary to a tuberculous infection in the viscera.
tuberculous peritonitis
Peritonitis caused by tuberculosis.
See also: peritonitis