orchitis

[awr-kahy-tis]

noun Pathology.

inflammation of the testis.

Also or·chi·di·tis

[awr-ki-dahy-tis] /ˌɔr kɪˈdaɪ tɪs/.

Origin of orchitis

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

Related formsor·chit·ic

[awr-kit-ik] /ɔrˈkɪt ɪk/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for orchitis

Historical Examples of orchitis

The pounded bark is applied locally in orchitis and epididymitis.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
According to creditable authority the application of the heated leaves in orchitis produces good results.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines
T. H. Pardo de Tavera

British Dictionary definitions for orchitis

orchitis

noun

inflammation of one or both testicles

Derived Formsorchitic (ɔːˈkɪtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for orchitis

C18: from New Latin, from Greek orkhis testicle + -itis

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orchitis in Medicine

orchitis

[ôr-kī′tĭs]

Inflammation of the testis.didymitis testitis

Related formsor•chit′ic (ôr-kĭt′ĭk) adj.