Etymology:
Meaning:
Peritonitis refers to the inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs.
Origin:
The term "peritonitis" was first coined by the Greek physician Hippocrates (c. 460-370 BC). He used the term to describe the inflammation of the serosal membrane lining the abdomen, which is now known as peritoneum.
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