_____, inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity, usually results when digestive enzymes enter the cavity.

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Peritonitis is the inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity. It usually results when digestive enzymes enter the cavity, often due to a ruptured appendix, stomach ulcer, or injury to the intestine. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, and stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth.

_____, Inflammation of the Lining of the Abdominal Cavity, Usually