orchitis

[ awr-kahy-tis ]

/ ɔrˈkaɪ tɪs /

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noun Pathology.

inflammation of the testis.

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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

OTHER WORDS FROM orchitis

or·chit·ic

[awr-kit-ik], /ɔrˈkɪt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby orchitis

orchiopathy, orchiopexy, orchioplasty, orchiotomy, orchis, orchitis, orchotomy, orcinol, orciprenaline sulfate, OR circuit, Orcus

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How to use orchitis in a sentence

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
Double orchitis and scrotal abscesses followed; but favorable cure took place.
A Treatise on Gunshot Wounds|Thomas Longmore
Pearce Gould, it may be added, finds that "excessive ungratified sexual desire" is one of the causes of acute orchitis.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis
The pounded bark is applied locally in orchitis and epididymitis.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines|T. H. Pardo de Tavera

British Dictionary definitions for orchitis

orchitis

/ (ɔːˈkaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of one or both testicles

Derived forms of orchitis

orchitic (ɔːˈkɪtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for orchitis

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

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Medical definitions for orchitis

orchitis

[ ôr-kī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the testis.didymitis testitis

Other words from orchitis

or•chit′ic (ôr-kĭt′ĭk) adj.