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orchitis

American  
[awr-kahy-tis] / ɔrˈkaɪ tɪs /
Also orchiditis

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the testis.


orchitis British  
/ ɔːˈkaɪtɪs, ɔːˈkɪtɪk /

noun

  1. inflammation of one or both testicles

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of orchitis

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

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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

When the orchitis is double, both testicles do not become swollen at once, the one preceding the other by an interval of several days.

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

The metastatic orchitis cannot be mistaken for gonorrhoeal orchitis if the least care is taken to investigate the history in either case.

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

The most constant secondary manifestation is swelling of the testicle proper, or true orchitis; less frequently there is epididymitis, and with it acute hydrocele and oedema of the scrotum.

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

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