Orchitis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- If left untreated, epididymitis can lead to complications such as orchitis or permanent scarring that could obstruct fertility.
- After a terrible bout of orchitis, he had to take several weeks off from work to recover.
- Testicular inflammation, also known as orchitis, typically occurs due to bacterial infection.
- The pain in his groin amplified, and his testicles became swollen, diagnosing him with acute orchitis.
- Untreated mumps may cause complications like meningitis, encephalitis, or orchitis in some cases.