Meaning Of The Word -itis
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What's The Definition Of -itis?
-itis in American English
inflammatory disease or inflammation of (a specified part or organ) suffix: a suffix used in pathological terms that denote inflammation of an organ ( bronchitis; gastritis; neuritis) and hence, in extended senses, nouns denoting abnormal states or conditions, excesses, tendencies, obsessions, etc. (telephonitis; baseballitis) -itis in British English suffix forming nouns: indicating inflammation of a specified part |
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