orchitis

[ awr-kahy-tis ]

/ ɔrˈkaɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

inflammation of the testis.

Nearby words

orchiopathy, orchiopexy, orchioplasty, orchiotomy, orchis, orchitis, orchotomy, orcinol, orciprenaline sulfate, orcus, orczy

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 forms

or·chit·ic

[awr-kit-ik] /ɔrˈkɪt ɪk/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for 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

/ (ɔːˈkaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of one or both testicles

Derived Forms

orchitic (ɔːˈkɪtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for orchitis

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

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Medicine definitions for orchitis

orchitis

[ ôr-kī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the testis.didymitis testitis

Related forms

or•chit′ic (ôr-kĭt′ĭk) adj.