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No, it is a swelling of the soft tissue of the breasts. My understanding is it is caused by retention of fluids (don't quote me on that)
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Is mastitis an inflammation of the breast?
Yes. Mastitis is the inflammation of breast tissue.
Mastitis in men?
Mastitis in men is a rare condition but it happens. This is an inflammation of the breast tissue and in men it is referred to as non-puerperal mastitis.
Inflammation of the breast is known by what medical term?
Mastitis
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the vulva and uterus?
Pyometritis is purulent inflammation of the uterus.
Does pregnancy cause inflammation in the uterus?
Pregnancy does not cause inflammation in the uterus. Inflammation of the uterus during pregnancy would serve no biological purpose.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of a breast?
Telorrhagia means bleeding from the nipple.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation in the chest area of a woman?
Mastitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the breast.
What is the medical term meaning of the inflammation of uterus?
metr/o = uterus itis = inflammation so the answer is: metritis
What is Breast Mastitis How save is it to feed a baby with this breast when the mother has cold and fever?
Mastitis is inflammation of the mammary gland (the breast). It is probably not a good idea to breastfeed your infant while you have mastitis, as there may be bacteria or other pathogens in the milk produced by this breast. You should probably talk with your OB/GYN as soon as possible, since mastitis can not only affect the baby but can also have significant health impacts on you.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the uterine veins?
The answer to your question is pyometritis. the suffix -itis means inflammation. The prefix pyo- means pus. The combinging form metr/o- means uterus. Therefore, the word means inflammation of the uterus with pus.
What is endocervicitis?
Endocervicitis is inflammation of the canal through the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.
Difference between metritis and pyometra in cattle?
Metritis means - 'inflammation in the uterus' 'Itis' means inflammation, 'Metra' is Greek for uterus or womb, 'Pyo is Greek for pus So Pyometra means 'pus in the uterus' Pyometra can occur subsequent to metritis, or spontaneously, and is a life threatening condition.
