ovaritis

[ oh-vuh-rahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. oophoritis.

ovaritis

/ ˌəʊvəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of an ovary; oophoritis

Word History and Origins

Origin of ovaritis¹

1855–60; < New Latin, equivalent to ōvār ( ium ) ovary + -ītis -itis

Example Sentences

In girls, ovaritis, or inflammation of the ovaries may be present.

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