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Today it means: Inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, usually caused by a pelvic infection, most commonly as part of pelvic inflammatory disease, and may lead to pelvic pain, fever, and reproductive complications such as infertility or ectopic pregnancy. Full definition →
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