orchitis

[ awr-kahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the testis.

orchitis

/ ɔːˈkaɪtɪs; ɔːˈkɪtɪk /

noun

1. inflammation of one or both testicles

Derived Forms

• orchitic, adjective

Other Words From

• or·chit·ic [awr-, kit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of orchitis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of orchitis¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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Double orchitis and scrotal abscesses followed; but favorable cure took place.

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Pearce Gould, it may be added, finds that "excessive ungratified sexual desire" is one of the causes of acute orchitis.

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The pounded bark is applied locally in orchitis and epididymitis.

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