epididymitis; inflammation of the epididymis
Medical term for inflammation of the epididymis, a structure at the back of the testicle.
Epididymitis is often caused by a bacterial infection.
The doctor diagnosed epididymitis with an ultrasound examination.
精巣炎 is inflammation of the testicle itself, while 精巣上体炎 is inflammation of the epididymis.
Compound of 精巣上体 (epididymis) + 炎 (inflammation). The term is a straightforward medical compound.