What is another word for pelvic inflammatory disease?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛlvɪk ɪnflˈamətəɹˌi dɪzˈiːz] (IPA) 
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common infection of the female reproductive organs. In medical terms, it is also known as salpingitis, oophoritis, metritis, or endometritis. These synonyms refer to the areas of the reproductive system that are affected by the infection. Salpingitis refers to inflammation in the fallopian tubes, oophoritis is inflammation of the ovaries, metritis is inflammation of the uterus, and endometritis is inflammation of the lining of the uterus. These terms are commonly used in medical literature and discussions to refer to PID. It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect you have PID, as it can lead to serious complications if left untreated.
