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orchitis

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8 lettersPart of speech nounSorted chiiorstStarts with OEnds with S0 clues
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Definitions

  1. inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling

Word origin

From orchi- (“testicular”) + -itis (“inflammation”), from Ancient Greek ὄρχις (órkhis, “testicle, ovary, orchid”).

Used in a sentence

  • It has been well studied, however, and helps to understand the evolution of other orchitises (197).
  • Avoid corticosteroids for mumps orchitis as they can reduce testosterone concentrations and increase testicular atrophy.
  • This condition is encountered in Klinefelter's Syndrome, in primary hypogonadism, following orchitides, and during chronic hemodialysis.

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