-itis

Spanish

suffix
Definitions
  • (pathology) -itis suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection
  • (humorous) -itis 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

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