endometritis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of endometritis
From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; see origin at endometrium, -itis
Example Sentences
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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
A diphtheritic conjunctivitis, enteritis, cystitis, and endometritis are recognized.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Gonorrhoeal endometritis is an acute form associated with copious purulent discharge and well-marked constitutional disturbance.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
An inflammation of the endometrium is called endometritis.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
The puerperal endometritis following labour is an avoidable disease due to lack of scrupulous aseptic precautions.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
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