noun
- Plural of mastitis; inflammations of the breast or udder tissue, typically caused by infection.
Usage: Medical term; Commonly used in veterinary and human medicine contexts
Examples
- The dairy farmer treated several cases of mastitises in his herd this season.
- Recurrent mastitises can lead to complications if not properly managed with antibiotics.
- Veterinarians monitor lactating cows for signs of mastitises to maintain herd health.
- Multiple mastitises cases were reported in the maternity ward last month.
- Proper hygiene practices help prevent mastitises in nursing mothers.