multiple serositis
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Serositis — Inflammation of the serous tissues of the body. The serous tissues line the lungs (pleura), heart (pericardium), and the inner lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) and organs within. * * * Inflammation of a serous membrane. multiple s. SYN:… … Medical dictionary
polyserositis — Chronic inflammation with effusions in several serous cavities; can result in fibrous thickening of the serosa, including constrictive pericarditis. SYN: Bamberger disease (2), Concato disease, multiple serositis. [poly + L. serum, serum, + G.… … Medical dictionary
