endometritis

American

[en-doh-mi-trahy-tis] / ˌɛn doʊ mɪˈtraɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the lining of the uterus.

endometritis British

/ ˌɛndəʊmɪˈtraɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the endometrium, which is caused by infection, as by bacteria, foreign bodies, etc

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Etymology

Origin of endometritis

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; see origin at endometrium, -itis

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