mastitis

noun mas·ti·tis \ma-ˈstī-təs\

plural mas·tit·i·des\-ˈsti-tə-ˌdēz\

Definition of MASTITIS

: inflammation of the breast or udder usually caused by infection

— mas·tit·ic \-ˈsti-tik\ adjective

New Latin, from Greek mastos breast

First Known Use: circa 1842

Medical Dictionary

noun mas·ti·tis \ma-ˈstīt-əs\

plural mas·tit·i·des \-ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz\

: inflammation of the mammary gland or udder usually caused by infection—called also mammitis; see blue bag, bovine mastitis, garget, summer mastitis

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