Gonecystitis is a medical term used to describe inflammation of the gonads and bladder, which often affects women. The word is derived from two Greek words: gonos and cystitis. "Gonos" means gonad, while "cystitis" refers to inflammation of the bladder. The word is pronounced as /ˈɡɒnəsɪˌstaɪtɪs/, with the stress on the second syllable. Accurate spelling is critical in medical terminology, as it ensures effective communication and understanding among medical professionals.
Inflammation of a seminal vesicle, seminal vesiculitis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.