amnionitis
|am-ni-o-ni-tis|
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/ˌæm.ni.oʊˈnaɪ.tɪs/
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/ˌæm.ni.əˈnaɪ.tɪs/
inflammation of the amnion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amnionitis' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'amnionitis,' where 'amnion' meant 'membrane around the fetus' and '-itis' meant 'inflammation.'
Historical Evolution
'amnionitis' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining 'amnion' and the suffix '-itis,' and has been used in English since the late 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the amnion,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of the amnion, the innermost membrane that encloses the embryo in the uterus.
Amnionitis can lead to complications during pregnancy.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 17:58