orchitis

[ awr-kahy-tis ]

nounPathology.

inflammation of the testis.

Origin of orchitis

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

Also or·chi·di·tis [awr-ki-dahy-tis]. /ˌɔr kɪˈdaɪ tɪs/.

Other words from orchitis

or·chit·ic [awr-kit-ik], /ɔrˈkɪt ɪk/, adjective

Words Nearby orchitis

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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

Origin of orchitis

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

Derived forms of orchitis

orchitic (ɔːˈkɪtɪk), adjective

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