orchitis

American  

[awr-kahy-tis] / ɔrˈkaɪ tɪs /

Also orchiditis

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the testis.

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orchitis British  

/ ɔːˈkaɪtɪs, ɔːˈkɪtɪk /

noun

1. inflammation of one or both testicles

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Other Word Forms

• orchitic adjective

Etymology

Origin of orchitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1790–1800; orchi-, -itis

Example Sentences

Ramasamy said that while orchitis and erectile dysfunction have not been linked to coronavirus vaccines, there is someevidence suggesting they could be associated with a COVID-19 infection.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2021

Finally, after the suffering became intolerable, he relented, was examined, and was told that he was suffering from orchitis, an inflammation of the testicle.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Dr. Head said: With orchitis or prostatitis, we also occasionally find that the patient complains of a pain at the epigastrium, representing the stomach area.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Metastatic orchitis, as a rule, leaves the testicle in a normal condition, but, according to Vogel, in some epidemics complete atrophy results.

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

According to creditable authority the application of the heated leaves in orchitis produces good results.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers