endometritis
/ˌɛndoʊməˈtraɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus, often caused by infection.
- The doctor diagnosed her with endometritis after she developed a fever and pelvic pain following childbirth.
- Endometritis can sometimes occur after a surgical procedure like a cesarean section or dilation and curettage.
- Treatment for endometritis usually involves a course of antibiotics to clear the infection.