-itis

English

/-ˈaɪtɪs/

suffix

Definitions

(pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
(humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.

Etymology

Derived from Latin -itis derived from Ancient Greek -ῖτις (pertaining to, l).

Origin

Ancient Greek

-ῖτις

Gloss

pertaining to, l

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

amnion English
chorio- English
chorioamnionitis English
-itis Latin
-ītis Latin
-itis Spanish, Castilian
-ῖτις Ancient Greek
βότρυς Ancient Greek
-íteas Irish
-itida Czech
-ίτιδα Greek (modern)