Inflammation or infection of the cloaca, particularly in birds and reptiles.
From Latin cloaca plus the medical suffix -itis (inflammation). This is a veterinary and zoological medical term that follows the standard pattern of disease naming.
When pet birds or reptiles get sick with cloacitis, it's actually quite serious and needs a vet—this is one of the rare times ordinary pet owners might encounter this scientific term!
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