Orchitis

Orchitis
Other namesOrchiditis
Pronunciation
  • /ˌɔːrˈkaɪtɪs/, /ˌɔːrkɪˈdaɪtɪs/
SpecialtyUrology

Orchitis is inflammation of the testicles. It can also involve swelling, pains, and frequent infection, particularly of the epididymis, as in epididymitis. The term is from the Ancient Greek ὄρχις meaning "testicle"; same root as orchid.

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