Pid (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of the female pelvic organs (especially the Fallopian tubes) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms (chiefly gonococci and chlamydia); symptoms are abdominal pain and fever and foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, is an infection of the female reproductive organs that can cause life-threatening complications.
- PID can lead to infertility and chronic pelvic pain if left untreated, making prompt diagnosis crucial.
- The symptoms of PID include severe abdominal pain, fever, and abnormal vaginal discharge, which can mimic other conditions and make diagnosis challenging.
- Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea infections are common causes of PID, and both can be transmitted through unprotected sex.
- Women who have had multiple sex partners or are under the age of 25 are at increased risk of contracting PID.