panserositis

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noun

Inflammation of many serosae (serous membranes), throughout the body, as a component of a systemic disease process, such as Kawasaki disease, MIS-C, or MIS-A (Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults); thus, vasculitides, polyarthritides, and pericarditis are involved.

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Meanings

nounpanserositis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyInflammation of many serosae (serous membranes), throughout the body, as a component of a systemic disease process, such as Kawasaki disease, MIS-C, or MIS-A (Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults); thus, vasculitides, polyarthritides, and pericarditis are involved.

Origin

From pan- + serositis or pan- + seros(ae) + -itis.

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APA

panserositis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/panserositis

MLA

“panserositis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/panserositis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “panserositis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/panserositis.

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