endometritis

American  

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

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the lining of the uterus.

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endometritis British  

/ ˌɛndəʊmɪˈtraɪtɪs /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

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endometritis

While no official figures are collected for girls aged under 15, the WHO said mothers aged 10 to 19 face higher risks of eclampsia, puerperal endometritis and systemic infections than women aged 20 to 24.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 5, 2019

While I was reading the chapter on Imposition and Demonstration,9 I was healed of endometritis and prolapsus uteri of over twenty years' standing, pronounced incurable by eminent physicians.

From Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 by Mary Baker Eddy

Chronic endometritis may be the sequela of the acute form, or may be septic in origin, or the result of chronic congestion, acute retroflection or subinvolution following delivery or abortion.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

In diphtheritic endometritis the gangrenous process may attack the muscular tissue, and give rise to losses of muscular substance—a condition known as necrotic endometritis or putrescence of the uterus.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Certain menstrual troubles of women and also endometritis yield rapidly to electrolysis with a zinc anode.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

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