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

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

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

In diphtheritic ulcerations, and in endometritis due to decomposing remains of the ovum, the load condition is often complicated by the invasion of the neighboring tissues.

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

The chief causes are septic endometritis following labour or abortion, gangrene of a myoma, gonorrhoea, tuberculosis and cancer of the uterus; it sometimes follows the specific fevers.

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