metritis
/mi'traitis/
Definition
- Noun:
- Inflammation of the uterus: Specifically, "metritis" refers to the inflammation of the lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium. It is a medical condition.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The veterinarian diagnosed the cow with puerperal metritis following calving.
- Acute metritis requires prompt medical treatment with antibiotics.
Advanced Usage
- "Puerperal metritis": A specific type of metritis that occurs after childbirth or the birthing process in animals.
- Puerperal metritis is a common postpartum complication in dairy cattle.
Variants and Related Words
- Endometritis (n): A more precise term often used synonymously with metritis, indicating inflammation specifically of the endometrial lining.
- Chronic endometritis can affect fertility.
Synonyms
- Endometritis: Inflammation of the endometrium.
- Uterine inflammation: A general descriptive term.
Noun
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inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)
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