mastitis

[ ma-stahy-tis ]

noun

1. Pathology. inflammation of the breast.
2. Veterinary Pathology. inflammation of the udder, especially of cows; garget.

mastitis

/ mæˈstaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of a breast or an udder

Other Words From

• ma·stit·ic [ma-, stit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mastitis¹

First recorded in 1835–45; mast- + -itis

Example Sentences

Then she dealt with mastitis infections and difficulty nursing.

From Outside Online

Mastitis in infants is caused by unnecessary interference and manipulation and by want of cleanliness.

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Chronic Mastitis is of frequent occurrence in women who are past middle age.

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Mastitis and chicken cholera were among the common diseases brought under control by new drugs.

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