orchitis

noun

orchitis

noun

Etymology From orchi- (“testicular”) + -itis (“inflammation”), from Ancient Greek ὄρχις (órkhis, “testicle, ovary, orchid”).

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Medicine, Pathology, Sciences A painful inflammation of one or both testes.

It has been well studied, however, and helps to understand the evolution of other orchitises (197).2004, Stephen S. Sternberg, Stacey E. Mills, Darryl Carter, Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology - Volume 1, →ISBN, page 2154:
Avoid corticosteroids for mumps orchitis as they can reduce testosterone concentrations and increase testicular atrophy.2010, Frank J. Domino, The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2011, →ISBN, page 863:

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This condition is encountered in Klinefelter's Syndrome, in primary hypogonadism, following orchitides, and during chronic hemodialysis.2013, Gottfried Lemperle, Jürg Nievergelt, Plastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery: An Atlas, →ISBN, page 63:

Synonyms: didymitis
Derived terms: orchitic
Related terms: epididymoorchitis, orchitogenic

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