Word: serous
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...reach any of these organs the surgeon must cut through the peritoneum, a closed sack within the hollow of the abdomen. The outside coat of the peritoneum resists germs, but its slippery, serous inner wall offers streptococci an ideal breeding place. The peritonitis which results is exceedingly hard to cure. A high percentage of peritonitis cases die, and many of the remainder suffer lifelong pain and debility from adhesions. Because of the difficulty of coping with this form of infection all surgeons cock hopeful ears toward any serious colleague who promises them a preventive of peritonitis...
Loew's State: "What Every Woman Knows"--from J. M. Barrie's play. A human drama executed in the best artistic skill by Brian Aherne and the excellent Helen Hayes. Fine serous human drama and a noble work of the cluematic...