How Do You Spell FUNICULITIS?

Pronunciation: [fjˌuːnɪkjʊlˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Funiculitis is a medical term that refers to inflammation of a funiculus, a small cord-like structure in the body. The word is spelled as "f-yuh-ni-kyu-LY-tis" in IPA phonetic transcription, with stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "fuh" and the second syllable as "ni" with a "kyu" sound, followed by "LY" and "tis". Accurate spelling and pronunciation of medical terms like this one is crucial for effective communication between healthcare providers and patients.

FUNICULITIS Meaning and Definition

1. Funiculitis is a term derived from the combination of the words "funiculus" and "itis." It refers to the inflammation of the funiculus, which is a structure present in various parts of the body. The funiculus generally refers to a slender cord-like structure, such as the connective tissue that attaches an ovary to the uterus or the fibrous stalk connecting the seed to the placenta in some plants.

   In the medical context, funiculitis usually describes inflammation of the spermatic cord, which is the structure that supports and provides blood supply to the testicles. This condition typically arises due to an infection, such as an ascending infection from the urinary tract or a sexually transmitted infection. The inflammation can result in pain, swelling, and discomfort in the scrotum and groin area, which may worsen with movement or physical activity.

   Funiculitis can be diagnosed through physical examination, medical history review, and various diagnostic tests, including ultrasound imaging. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying cause of inflammation, such as administering antibiotics to combat a bacterial infection. Anti-inflammatory medications or painkillers may also be prescribed to alleviate discomfort and swelling. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to evaluate and alleviate any complications that arise as a result of funiculitis.

   It is important to seek medical attention if symptoms suggestive of funiculitis are experienced to ensure proper diagnosis and management.

2. Inflammation of a funiculus, especially of the spermatic cord.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for FUNICULITIS

• duniculitis
• cuniculitis
• vuniculitis
• guniculitis
• tuniculitis
• runiculitis
• fyniculitis
• fhniculitis
• fjniculitis
• finiculitis
• f8niculitis
• f7niculitis
• fubiculitis
• fumiculitis
• fujiculitis
• fuhiculitis
• funuculitis
• funjculitis
• funkculitis

Similar spelling words for FUNICULITIS

• funicular,
• funiculus.

Plural form of FUNICULITIS is FUNICULITES