endometritis

[ en-doh-mi-trahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the lining of the uterus.

endometritis

/ ˌɛndəʊmɪˈtraɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the endometrium, which is caused by infection, as by bacteria, foreign bodies, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of endometritis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; endometrium, -itis

Example Sentences

While no official figures are collected for girls aged under 15, the WHO said mothers aged 10 to 19 face higher risks of eclampsia, puerperal endometritis and systemic infections than women aged 20 to 24.

From The Guardian

In diphtheritic endometritis the gangrenous process may attack the muscular tissue, and give rise to losses of muscular substance—a condition known as necrotic endometritis or putrescence of the uterus.

From Project Gutenberg

The puerperal endometritis following labour is an avoidable disease due to lack of scrupulous aseptic precautions.

From Project Gutenberg

Certain menstrual troubles of women and also endometritis yield rapidly to electrolysis with a zinc anode.

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While I was reading the chapter on Imposition and Demonstration,9 I was healed of endometritis and prolapsus uteri of over twenty years' standing, pronounced incurable by eminent physicians.

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