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; endometrium, -itis

Example Sentences

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

An inflammation of the endometrium is called endometritis.

From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.

A lacerated cervix does not usually give rise to symptoms; these depend on the accompanying endometritis, and include leucorrhoea, aching and a feeling of weight.

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

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

Cases of catarrhal endometritis due to errors of diet and exposure.

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