Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Inflammation of the placenta.
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- noun
inflammation of theplacenta
Etymologies
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placenta + -itis
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Examples
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Scenario #1 -- Your veterinarian recognizes that your late-term pregnant mare has placentitis -- an infection of the placenta -- due to signs of purulent vaginal discharge and / or early milk production.
TheHorse.com News 2009
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