Orchitis /ˌɔrˈkaɪtɪs/ or orchiditis /ˌɔrkɪˈdaɪtɪs/ (from the Ancient Greek ὄρχις meaning testicle; same root as orchid) is inflammation of the testes. It can also involve swelling heavy pains and frequent infection and is more rarely known as didymitis (as in epididymis).
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