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vulvitis

American

[vuhl-vahy-tis] / vʌlˈvaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the vulva.

vulvitis British

/ vʌlˈvaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the vulva

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Etymology

Origin of vulvitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at vulva, -itis

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vulvitis

Diphtheritic vulvitis occasionally occurs, and erysipelas of the vulva may follow wounds, but since the use of antiseptics is rarely seen.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

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