Blennometritis

/ˌblɛnoʊmɪˈtraɪtɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the uterus accompanied by mucus discharge, a gynecological condition.

Etymology

From Greek 'blenna' (mucus) + 'metra' (uterus) + '-itis' (inflammation). This term was common in older gynecological medical literature.

Kelly Says

Medical terms for conditions of the uterus often contain 'metr' or 'metra'—like 'endometriosis'—because the word 'meter' or 'metra' means 'womb' or 'uterus' in Greek.

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