adnexitis

/ædnɛkˈsaɪtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

Inflammation of the adnexa of the uterus, specifically the supporting tissues of the uterus, which include the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and ligaments.

“The patient was diagnosed with adnexitis, a painful condition that affects the reproductive organs.”

Synonyms

  • adnexal inflammation
  • pelvic inflammatory disease

Antonyms

  • health
  • normalcy