Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Medical term · P
An infection in the womb, fallopian tubes and/or pelvis caused by infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Related terms
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Fallopian tubesThe pair of hollow tubes leading from the womb to the fimbriae near the ovaries. Each month one ovary releases an egg, which moves down the fallopian tube into the womb. The…
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GonorrheaA sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhea or gonococcus. It is treated with antibiotics, and can cause long lasting damage in both partners if…
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InfectionThe growth of harmful organisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria, in the body.
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PelvisThe bony structure at the lower part of the abdomen.