mastitis

[ ma-stahy-tis ]

noun

1. Pathology. inflammation of the breast.
2. Veterinary Pathology. inflammation of the udder, especially of cows; garget.

mastitis

/ mæˈstaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of a breast or an udder

Other Words From

• ma·stit·ic [ma-, stit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mastitis¹

First recorded in 1835–45; mast- + -itis

Example Sentences

Engorgement - when breasts can become overly full with milk - can in some cases lead to mastitis, an infection caused by a blocked milk duct resulting in soreness and pain when breastfeeding.

From BBC

She suffered from pre-eclampsia and had to have labor induced, then experienced a difficult delivery and developed mastitis afterward.

From New York Times

Emma feels like breastfeeding is not an option for her, after she contracted mastitis while breastfeeding her first child.

From BBC

A new mother stands in a drugstore, holding a screaming infant as she fights mastitis, desperate to feed her baby.

From New York Times

She’s also working with dairy veterinarians to better understand mastitis, a common but painful inflammation of breast tissue, to come up with improved treatments and design a better breast pump for women.

From Los Angeles Times