pyometra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An infection of the uterus most commonly seen in dogs, but also occasionally in other small mammals, resulting from hormonal and structural changes in the lining of the uterus.

Pronunciation

/ˌpʌɪə(ʊ)ˈmiːtrə/ /ˌpaɪəˈmitrə/

Word forms

pyometra

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek πύον (púon, “pus”) and μήτρα (mḗtra, “uterus”).

Derived words

pyometric close pyometra open pyometra
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