Peritonitis is an Abnormal Accumulation of Fluid in the Peritoneal

Question

Peritonitis is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space.

Accepted Answer

Peritonitis is not an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space, but rather an inflammation of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity). Fluid accumulation in the peritoneal space is called ascites.