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mastitis

Syllabification: (mas·ti·tis)
Pronunciation: /maˈstītis/
Definition of mastitis

noun

  • inflammation of the mammary gland in the breast or udder, typically due to bacterial infection via a damaged nipple or teat.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek mastos 'breast' + -itis

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