puerperal fever

Noun

A fever caused by uterine infection following childbirth.

ریشه

From Latin 'puerpera' meaning 'a woman in childbirth' and 'febris' meaning 'fever'.

مثال

• She was diagnosed with puerperal fever after giving birth.
• Puerperal fever was a common cause of death in the 19th century.
• The risk of puerperal fever increases with cesarean section.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Diagnose puerperal fever Treat puerperal fever Risk of puerperal fever Die from puerperal fever