Meaning of orchitis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɔrˈkaɪdəs/

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  1. Noun

    orchitis

    Etymology

    late 18th century: modern Latin, from Greek orkhis‘testicle’+ -itis

    Definitions

    1. inflammation of one or both testes

    Examples

    • « characterized by pain and swelling »

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