Clinical Diagnosis · Reproductive System · Hard
Endometritis
Meaning: Inflammation or infection of the lining of the womb, often after childbirth or miscarriage.
In practice: Fever and offensive lochia three days after caesarean section suggested endometritis.
Word parts
- endo- means inside
- -itis means inflammation
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