Which pathologic condition involves the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
A)edema
B)diabetes insipidus
C)cirrhosis
D)ascites

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Ascites is the pathologic condition that involves the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Edema refers to the accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space, diabetes insipidus is a condition that leads to excessive urination and thirst, and cirrhosis is a liver disease that can cause fluid accumulation but it is not specific to the peritoneal cavity.

Which Pathologic Condition Involves the Accumulation of Fluid in the Peritoneal