Synonym for villositis ... Inflammation of the villous surface of the placenta. ... Synonym: villitis. ... Origin: villous + G. -itis inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: vi-lī′tis Synonyms: villositis
The presence of inflammatory lesions in the placental villi that are associated with poor pregnancy outcome. The condition is usually chronic and will occur with subsequent pregnancies.
villositis, villitis Inflammation of the villous surface of the placenta.