Orchitis

Orchitis
Other namesOrchiditis
Pronunciation
  • /ˌɔːrˈkaɪtɪs/, /ˌɔːrkɪˈdaɪtɪs/
SpecialtyUrology

Orchitis is inflammation of the testicles.[1] It can also involve swelling, pains, and frequent infection, particularly of the epididymis, as in epididymitis. The term is from the Ancient Greek ὄρχις meaning "testicle"; same root as orchid.

  1. ^ "orchitis" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
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