sán khí
Definition
- Noun:
- Epididymitis: A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the epididymis, a tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm. This is the primary and specific meaning of the term "sán khí" in traditional and common medical usage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy được chẩn đoán mắc bệnh sán khí. (He was diagnosed with epididymitis.)
- Triệu chứng của sán khí thường là đau và sưng tinh hoàn. (The symptom of epididymitis is often pain and swelling of the testicle.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "sán khí" is a traditional and specific medical term. In modern clinical settings, the more precise Latin-based term "viêm mào tinh hoàn" (epididymitis) is often used interchangeably or is preferred.
Variants and Related Words
- Viêm mào tinh hoàn (n): The modern, clinical term for epididymitis.
- Viêm tinh hoàn (n): Orchitis, inflammation of the testicle itself, which is a related but distinct condition.
Synonyms
- Epididymitis: The direct English medical synonym.
Notes on Usage
- "Sán khí" is an older, traditional Vietnamese medical term. It is important to distinguish it from the more general word "thoát vị" (hernia), which refers to a different medical condition. Confusion between these terms can occur in some historical or colloquial contexts, but in standard medical terminology, "sán khí" specifically refers to epididymitis.