mastitis

mas·ti·tis

[ma-stahy-tis]
noun
1.
Pathology. inflammation of the breast.
2.
Veterinary Pathology. inflammation of the udder, especially of cows; garget.

Origin:
1835–45; mast- + -itis

ma·stit·ic [ma-stit-ik] , adjective
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mastitis (mæˈstaɪtɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
inflammation of a breast or an udder

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mastitis mas·ti·tis (mā-stī'tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of the breast. Also called mammitis, mastadenitis.

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