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serositis

noun

se·​ro·​si·​tis ˌsir-ō-ˈsīt-əs How to pronounce serositis (audio) ˌser- How to pronounce serositis (audio)
plural serositises
: inflammation of one or more serous membranes
peritoneal serositis

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“Serositis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/serositis. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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