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ovaritis

[ oh-vuh-rahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.


ovaritis

/ ˌəʊvəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of an ovary; oophoritis


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ovaritis1

1855–60; < New Latin, equivalent to ōvār ( ium ) ovary + -ītis -itis

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Example Sentences

In girls, ovaritis, or inflammation of the ovaries may be present.

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