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orchitis

orc·hi·tis

uncommon

noun

1.

inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling

Origin

From orchi- (“testicular”) + -itis (“inflammation”), from Ancient Greek ὄρχις (órkhis, “testicle, ovary, orchid”).

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