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

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

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

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

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

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