Definition of "ovaritis" [‖O•va•ri•tis]

• See oophoritis. (noun)

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• "Among the six exceptions, one had been healthy until twenty-one, and then had suffered from ovaritis, so that, although engaging in the work of a healthy woman, she should really be classed apart."
• "In girls, ovaritis, or inflammation of the ovaries may be present."
• "They may have a severe inflammation of the ovaries (ovaritis or oöphoritis) or the inflammation may be so mild as to escape notice."