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Meaning of peri-oophoritis in English:

peri-oophoritis

Pronunciation /ˌpɛrɪəʊəfəˈrʌɪtɪs/

noun

(also perioöphoritis)

  • Inflammation of the peritoneal coat of the ovary.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in James Matthew Duncan (1826–1890), obstetric physician.