Definitions for epididymitis
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. epididymitisnoun

   painful inflammation of the epididymis

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1. epididymitisnoun

   inflammation of the epididymis

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1. Epididymitis

   Epididymitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the epididymis, a curved structure at the back of the testicle. Onset of pain is typically over a day or two. The pain may improve with raising the testicle. Other symptoms may include swelling of the testicle, burning with urination, or frequent urination. Inflammation of the testicle is commonly also present.In those who are young and sexually active gonorrhea and chlamydia are frequently the underlying cause. In older males and men who practice insertive anal sex, enteric bacteria are a common cause. Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms. Conditions that may result in similar symptoms include testicular torsion, inguinal hernia, and testicular cancer. Ultrasound can be useful if the diagnosis is unclear.Treatment may include pain medications, NSAIDs, and elevation. Recommended antibiotics in those who are young and sexually active are ceftriaxone and doxycycline. Among those who are older, ofloxacin may be used. Complications include infertility and chronic pain. People aged 15 to 35 are most commonly affected, with about 600,000 people within this age group affected per year in the United States.

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1. epididymitis

   Epididymitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the epididymis, a tube located at the back of the testicles responsible for carrying and storing sperm. This inflammation is usually caused by infections, including sexually transmitted ones, but can also result from other health issues. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and redness in the testicles.

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1. Epididymitisnoun

   inflammation of the epididymis, one of the common results of gonorrhea

2. Etymology: [NL. See Epididymis, and -itis.]

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1. Epididymitis

   Epididymitis is a medical condition characterized by discomfort or pain in of the epididymis, a curved structure at the back of the testicle in which sperm matures and is stored. Epididymitis is usually characterized as either acute or chronic: if acute, the onset of testicular pain is often accompanied by inflammation, redness, and warmth in the scrotum; if chronic, pain may be the only symptom. In either form, testicular pain in one or both testes can vary from mild to severe, and one or both epididymides may noticeably swell and/ or harden. The pain is often cyclical and may last from less than an hour to several days. Epididymitis is the most frequent cause of acute onset scrotal pain in adults. In contrast with men that have testicular torsion, the cremasteric reflex is not altered. If the diagnosis is not entirely clear from the patient's history and physical examination, a Doppler ultrasound scan can confirm increased flow of blood to the affected epididymis. If the inflammation spreads to the testicle, the condition may be reclassified as epididymo-orchitis or orchiepididymitis.

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1. Epididymitis

   Inflammation of the EPIDIDYMIS. Its clinical features include enlarged epididymis, a swollen SCROTUM; PAIN; PYURIA; and FEVER. It is usually related to infections in the URINARY TRACT, which likely spread to the EPIDIDYMIS through either the VAS DEFERENS or the lymphatics of the SPERMATIC CORD.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of epididymitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of epididymitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=epididymitis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Epididymitis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epididymitis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epididymitis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=epididymitis
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
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