mastitis
noun
mas·ti·tis
ma-ˈstī-təs 
plural mastitides
ma-ˈsti-tə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the breast or udder usually caused by infection
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That test has like a 90% sensitivity for detecting what’s called subclinical mastitis.
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Nicholas St. Fleur, STAT, 16 Aug. 2024
Jenna Dewan is trying a host of home remedies to clear up a case of mastitis — a common, painful infection that can be caused by breastfeeding.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024
That said, a fever could also be a sign of a breast infection called mastitis or another illness.
—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 22 July 2024
In fact, some aspects of this year’s state orders have long been standard practice: a licensed vet at the fair check-in, for instance, examining animals and their health papers, ensuring no foot rot or mastitis gets in.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 16 July 2024
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Nicholas St. Fleur, STAT, 16 Aug. 2024
Jenna Dewan is trying a host of home remedies to clear up a case of mastitis — a common, painful infection that can be caused by breastfeeding.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024
That said, a fever could also be a sign of a breast infection called mastitis or another illness.
—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 22 July 2024
In fact, some aspects of this year’s state orders have long been standard practice: a licensed vet at the fair check-in, for instance, examining animals and their health papers, ensuring no foot rot or mastitis gets in.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 16 July 2024
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mastitis
noun
mas·ti·tis
ma-ˈstīt-əs
plural mastitides
-ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the mammary gland or udder usually caused by infection
called also mammitis
see blue bag, bovine mastitis, garget, summer mastitisLove words? Need even more definitions?
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