PID
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-006677
A condition in which the female reproductive organs are inflamed. It may affect the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and certain ligaments. PID 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 pelvic inflammatory disease.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-006677 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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