Meaning & use
-itis
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A suffix used in medical terms to mean inflammation of a particular part of the body.
See it in a sentence
Arthritis literally means inflammation of the joints.
The doctor diagnosed tendinitis after examining his swollen wrist.
A note on using this word
Comes from Greek and appears in many medical terms, such as 'bronchitis,' 'appendicitis,' and 'dermatitis.'
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