Inflammation of the tissue adjacent to the uterus, particularly in the broad ligament. SYN: pelvic cellulitis. [parametrium + G. -itis, inflammation]
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para·me·tri·tis -mə-'trīt-əs n inflammation of the parametrium
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n.
inflammation of the loose connective tissue and smooth muscle around the uterus (the parametrium). The condition may be associated with puerperal infection.
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para·me·tri·tis (par″ə-mə-triґtis) inflammation of the parametrium. parametritic adjMedical dictionary. 2011.