metritis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of metritis
From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at metr-, -itis
Example Sentences
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Examination showed: metritis following upon sub-involution of the uterus, anteversion with prolapsus of the whole organ.
From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Edward Pollock Anshutz
The changes which are designated under the term metritis consist in the first place of oedematous infiltration of the tissues.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Discharge of Vaginal Parietes.—Longhi describes the case of a woman of twenty-seven, an epileptic, with metritis and copious catamenia twice a month.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle
Neither can it be advocated in the laminitis occurring as a sequel to septic metritis or to pneumonia.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
The first case is that of a woman with chronic metritis and prolapsus uteri.
From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Edward Pollock Anshutz
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