endometritis

noun

en·​do·​me·​tri·​tis ˌen-dō-mə-ˈtrī-təs 

: inflammation of the endometrium

Examples of endometritis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Curran was also diagnosed with endometritis, which doctors have said could contribute to her painful periods. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026

Adolescent mothers reportedly face higher risks of eclampsia, puerperal endometritis, and systemic infections than older women, and babies of adolescent mothers face higher risks of low birth weight, preterm delivery and severe neonatal conditions. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022

The actor has adenomyosis, a form of endometritis that often causes infertility. — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2021

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for endometritis

• alveolitis
• bronchiolitis
• caenorhabditis
• cholecystitis
• encephalitis
• endophthalmitis
• folliculitis
• periostitis
• peritonitis
• polyneuritis
• thrombophlebitis
• adenitis

Medical Definition

endometritis

noun

en·​do·​me·​tri·​tis -mə-ˈtrīt-əs 

: inflammation of the endometrium