Endometritis

//ˌɛndoʊˌmiˈtɹaɪtɪs// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Inflammation of the endometrium. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium) wordnet

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metritismetritis

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"Endometritis is a disease where bacteria enter the uterus and cause inflammation of the inner membrane."

Etymology

From endometr(i)(um) + -itis.

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