Meaning & use
mastitis
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Inflammation of breast or udder tissue, often caused by infection.
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The new mother developed mastitis and had to see a doctor for antibiotics.
Dairy farmers regularly check their cows for signs of mastitis.
A note on using this word
Common in breastfeeding women and in dairy animals; symptoms typically include swelling, pain, and redness.
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