Definitions for mastitis

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mastitis mas·ti·tis

Spelling: [ma-stahy-tis]

IPA: /mæˈstaɪ tɪs/

Mastitis is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 140 anagrams from letters in mastitis (aiimsstt).

Definitions for mastitis

noun

1. Pathology. inflammation of the breast.
2. Veterinary Pathology. inflammation of the udder, especially of cows; garget.

Origin of mastitis

First recorded in 1835-45; mast- + -itis

Examples for mastitis

mastitis in infants is caused by unnecessary interference and manipulation and by want of cleanliness.

mastitis and chicken cholera were among the common diseases brought under control by new drugs.