Multiple choice

The “inflammation of testes” is known as 

  1. peritonitis

  2. dermatitis

  3. chondritis

  4. orchitis

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Explanation

Orchitis is the medical term for inflammation of the testes. The suffix '-itis' indicates inflammation, while 'orch-' refers to the testis (from Greek 'orchis'). This condition can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, with mumps being a common viral cause. The other options refer to inflammation of different anatomical sites: peritoneum (peritonitis), skin (dermatitis), and cartilage (chondritis).

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