____, an inflammation of the peritoneal cavity, is often the result of a rupture of a hollow abdominal organ.

A. Hepatomegaly
B. Cirrhosis
C. Enteritis
D. Peritonitis


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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