metritis
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me·tri·tis (mĭ-trī'tĭs) 
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Inflammation of the uterus.
- contagious equine m. — called also CEM. See contagious equine metritis.
- m. dissecans — metritis with necrosis of portions of the uterine wall.
- mastitis–m.–agalactia — see mastitis–metritis–agalactia.
- puerperal m. — infection of the pregnant uterus.
- purulent m. — see pyometra.
- septic m. — metritis with a severe systemic reaction, either as a toxemia or a septicemia.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)
Synonym: endometritis
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