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pelvic inflammatory disease
A condition in which the female reproductive organs are inflamed. It may affect the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and certain ligaments. Pelvic inflammatory disease is usually caused by a bacterial infection. It may cause infertility and an increased risk of an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy in the fallopian tubes). Also called PID.
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- อุตสาหกรรม/ขอบเขต: Health care
- Category: Cancer treatment
- Company: U.S. HHS
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