What is another word for metritis?

Pronunciation: [mɛtɹˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Metritis is a medical condition that refers to inflammation of the uterus. There are several other synonyms for metritis that are commonly used in medical terminology. These include pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, and uterine inflammation. Other terms used to describe this condition are septicemia, pyometra, and puerperal fever. The most common symptoms of metritis are fever, abdominal pain, and abdominal tenderness. Treatment for metritis typically involves antibiotics and pain relievers to control symptoms. It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect that you may be suffering from metritis or any other medical condition.

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Usage examples for Metritis

Difficult parturitions may be followed by metritis, but they are rarely connected with parturition fever.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
This practice should be strongly condemned on account of its dangerous consequences-metritis, peritonitis and often death.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
It is the laminitis known to veterinary surgeons as 'metastatic,' and perhaps the two most notable examples of it are the laminitis following a prolonged attack of pneumonia, and the 'Parturient Laminitis' occurring as a concomitant of septic metritis.
"Diseases of the Horse's Foot"
Harry Caulton Reeks

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