cowperitis

noun

cow·​per·​i·​tis

ˌkau̇pəˈrītə̇s,

ˌküp-,

-ītə̇s

plural -es

: inflammation of Cowper's glands

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from William Cowper + New Latin -itis

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