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parametritis

parametritis

9.9
Inflammation of the tissue next to the womb
  • noun
  • /ˌpærəˈmɛtraɪtɪs/
  • Specialized
: parametritis
  • Her doctor explained that parametritis involves inflammation of tissues next to the uterus.

Examples

  • The patient was diagnosed with parametritis after presenting with pelvic pain and fever.

  • Untreated infections can sometimes lead to parametritis, requiring prompt medical intervention.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with parametritis after the examination.

  • Symptoms of parametritis can include fever and abdominal pain.

  • Her doctor explained that parametritis is an inflammation of the connective tissue surrounding the uterus.

  • The patient was diagnosed with parametritis due to inflammation resulting from a severe infection.

  • Symptoms of parametritis often include pelvic discomfort and fever after surgery.

Surface Forms

parametritis singular
parametritides plural

Morphology

parametritis = parametrium (transparent) = parametrium + itis

Formed from the medical noun 'parametrium' plus the medical suffix '-itis' meaning inflammation, so the meaning is directly derivable if the base is known.

Etymology

Parametritis breaks into three parts: para- 'beside', metra 'uterus', and -itis 'inflammation'. So, parametritis is inflammation of the tissue beside the uterus.