metritis

/mɪˈtraɪtɪs/
noun
  1. Inflammation of the uterus, often caused by infection.
    • Treatment for metritis usually involves antibiotics and supportive care.
    • The veterinarian diagnosed the cow with metritis after noticing a fever and discharge.
    • Metritis can occur in humans after childbirth if bacteria enter the uterus.
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