Crossword clues for endometritis
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Endometritis \En`do*me*tri"tis\, n. [NL. See Endometrium, and -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the endometrium. [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) inflammation of the endometrium
WordNet
n. inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium) [syn: metritis]
Wikipedia
Endometritis is inflammation of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus.
Pathologists have traditionally classified endometritis as either acute or chronic: acute endometritis is characterized by the presence of microabscesses or neutrophils within the endometrial glands, while chronic endometritis is distinguished by variable numbers of plasma cells within the endometrial stroma. The most common cause of endometritis is infection. Symptoms include lower abdominal pain, fever and abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge. Caesarean section, prolonged rupture of membranes and long labor with multiple vaginal examinations are important risk factors. Treatment is usually with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
The term "endomyometritis" is sometimes used to specify inflammation of the endometrium and the myometrium.
Usage examples of "endometritis".
From an examination it appeared that a neglected lacerated cervix during the birth of the last child had given rise to endometritis, and for a year the patient had suffered from severe menorrhagia, for which she was subsequently treated.