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Metritis

Noun

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the uterus.

Example sentence: The veterinarian diagnosed the cow with metritis, and prescribed antibiotics to treat the inflammation.

Noun

An obsolete term for endometritis, which is an inflammation of the lining of the uterus.

Example sentence: In the old medical literature, metritis was often used interchangeably with endometritis.

Noun

A severe form of septicemia affecting the uterus, usually occurring after childbirth or an abortion.

Example sentence: The woman developed metritis after a complicated delivery, causing high fever and abdominal pain.

Noun

A bacterial infection of the reproductive tract in female animals, resulting in inflammation of the uterus.

Example sentence: The livestock farmer diligently monitored his herd for signs of metritis, as it can lead to reduced fertility and lower milk production.