polyserositis

polyserositis definition - medical

pol·y·se·ro·si·tis (pŏlˌē-sîrˌō-sīˈtĭs)

noun
Chronic inflammation of several serous membranes with effusions in serous cavities resulting in fibrous thickening of the serosa and constrictive pericarditis. Also called Concato's disease.

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