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colpitis

colpitis

9.9
The vagina becomes sore and swollen, often from an infection or irritation
  • noun
  • /kɒlˈpaɪtɪs/
  • Specialized
: colpitis
  • The patient was diagnosed with colpitis after complaining of persistent vaginal discomfort.

Examples

  • Proper hygiene and prompt treatment reduce the risk of colpitis in women.

  • Certain types of bacteria and fungi can lead to colpitis if not properly managed.

  • She was diagnosed with colpitis after her visit to the doctor.

  • Many women experience colpitis due to bacterial infections.

  • Certain types of bacteria and fungi can lead to colpitis if not properly managed.

  • The patient was diagnosed with colpitis after complaining of persistent vaginal discomfort.

  • Proper hygiene and prompt treatment reduce the risk of colpitis in women.

Synonyms

vaginitis
vscolpitis
  • Specialized
1 6.7

Soreness and swelling in the vagina, often caused by infection

includes irritation as a common cause as well as infection

Antonyms

health
∞ 1.0

The condition of a person's body and mind, especially being free from illness or injury

normalcy
  • US
37 4.1

The usual state when life returns to the expected routine

Surface Forms

colpitis singular
colpitises plural

Etymology

The word colpitis comes from the Greek part colp- meaning 'fold' or 'womb' and the ending -itis meaning 'inflammation', the same -itis you see in arthritis. So colpitis is an inflammation of the vagina.