mastitides
/mæˈstɪtɪdiz/
noun
- Plural form of mastitis; multiple cases or types of inflammation of the mammary gland or udder.
- The veterinary journal published a study on various mastitides affecting dairy cattle.
- Different mastitides require different treatment approaches depending on the causative bacteria.
- Chronic mastitides can lead to reduced milk production and early culling of affected animals.