orchitis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of orchitis
From New Latin, dating back to 1790–1800; see origin at orchi-, -itis
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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
According to creditable authority the application of the heated leaves in orchitis produces good results.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Jerome Beers Thomas
The most constant secondary manifestation is swelling of the testicle proper, or true orchitis; less frequently there is epididymitis, and with it acute hydrocele and oedema of the scrotum.
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 Henry Ebenezer Handerson
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