How Do You Spell COLLICULITIS?

Pronunciation: [kˌɒlɪkjʊlˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Colliculitis is a medical term that refers to the inflammation of the colliculus, a small raised area in the brainstem. The word is spelled with a double "l" and a single "c" to represent the Latin root word "colliculus". The first two syllables are pronounced with a short "o" sound, the "i" is pronounced with a long "e" sound, and the last syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for colliculitis is /kəˌlɪkjuˈlaɪtɪs/. Proper spelling and pronunciation of medical terms are important in the healthcare industry to ensure effective communication between medical professionals.

COLLICULITIS Meaning and Definition

1. Colliculitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the colliculus, which are small rounded elevations in the anatomy of certain organs. The term 'colliculitis' is commonly used to refer to two specific types of conditions: renal colliculitis and seminal vesicle colliculitis.

   Renal colliculitis is an inflammation of the colliculus of the kidney. It is often caused by the presence of kidney stones or other obstructions that lead to blockage of the urine flow. This obstruction can result in bacterial infection and subsequent inflammation of the colliculus. Symptoms of renal colliculitis may include pain or discomfort in the lower back or abdomen, frequent urination, and blood in the urine.

   Seminal vesicle colliculitis, on the other hand, refers to the inflammation of the colliculus in the seminal vesicles. The seminal vesicles are an important component of the male reproductive system, responsible for producing a significant portion of the seminal fluid. Inflammation of the colliculus in the seminal vesicles can occur due to infection, usually as a result of a sexually transmitted disease. Symptoms of seminal vesicle colliculitis may include pain or discomfort in the pelvic region, blood in the semen, and urinary difficulties.

   Both types of colliculitis typically require medical treatment, often involving antibiotics to combat the bacterial infection, as well as measures to manage the underlying causes such as the removal of kidney stones or treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

2. Inflammation of the urethra in the region of the verumontanum (colliculus seminalis).

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

Common Misspellings for COLLICULITIS

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• collixulitis

Etymology of COLLICULITIS

The word "colliculitis" is derived from Latin. It consists of two parts: "colliculus" and "itis".

1. "Colliculus" comes from the Latin word "colliculus", which means "small hill" or "eminentia" in Latin. It can be further traced back to the Latin word "collis", which means "hill" or "mountain".

2. The suffix "-itis" in medical terminology indicates inflammation. It is derived from the Greek word "-itis", which means "inflammation" or "disease".

Therefore, the term "colliculitis" refers to the inflammation of the small hill or prominence, which usually relates to specific anatomical structures, such as the colliculus in the brain.

Similar spelling words for COLLICULITIS

• colicolitis,
• calculates,
• colloquialities,
• mis-calculates.