orchitis
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- orchitic adjective
Etymology
Origin of orchitis
From New Latin, dating back to 1790–1800; see origin at orchi-, -itis
Example Sentences
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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
The orchitis in most cases is unilateral, the right testicle being affected, just the opposite to the parotids, of which the left is the one first involved.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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
Accordingly hernia, with Gilbert, includes not only scrotal hernia, but also hydrocele, orchitis, tumors of the testicles, etc.
From Gilbertus Anglicus Medicine of the Thirteenth Century by Handerson, Henry Ebenezer
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