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mastitis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun mastitis has 1 sense
  1. mastitis - inflammation of a breast (or udder)
    --1 is a kind of
    inflammation, redness, rubor

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Mastitis

Description:

Mastitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the breast tissue, usually caused by bacterial infection. It can occur in lactating women but also affects individuals who are not breastfeeding. Mastitis can result in swelling, pain, and redness in the affected breast, and may be accompanied by fever and flu-like symptoms.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. (Medical) Inflammation of the breast tissue, typically caused by bacterial infection.

Example: She sought medical attention for the severe mastitis she developed after giving birth.

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Related Adjective:

1. Mastitic: Relating to or affected by mastitis.

Example: The mastitic breast was warm to the touch and painful.

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