mastite
The English term mastitis is translated into Italian as mastite.
The term refers to the inflammation of a breast or an udder.
Meaning: inflammation of a breast or udder (noun)
Did you know?
- While mastite is the clinical term, an Italian person might describe the symptoms using the phrase seno infiammato, which literally means 'inflamed breast'.
- While 'mastitis' in English is often used for both humans and animals, an Italian veterinarian might use the term mastite bovina specifically when discussing cattle.
- The word 'mammella', often used in a veterinary context regarding 'mastite', shares a distant root with the English word 'mammary'.
Examples in context
- La mastite è molto dolorosa.Mastitis is very painful.
- Il veterinario ha diagnosticato una mastite alla mucca.The vet diagnosed mastitis in the cow.
- Devi prendere gli antibiotici per la mastite.You need to take antibiotics for the mastitis.
Example conversation
Martina tells Francesco about her doctor's visit.
- FrancescoCome stai, Martina? Tutto bene?How are you, Martina? Is everything okay?
- MartinaNo, il medico ha detto che ho la mastite.No, the doctor said I have mastitis.
- FrancescoMi dispiace, ti ha dato una cura?I'm sorry, did he give you a treatment?
- MartinaSì, devo prendere degli antibiotici.Yes, I have to take some antibiotics.
