-itis
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek.[1] Humorous sense by generalization.
Suffix [edit]
-itis
- (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.
- What to Do About Senioritis: Make Your Senior Year Count, College Board. Accessed April 4, 2008.[2]
Derived terms [edit]
(pathology) diseases characterized by inflammation
(humorous) fictional diseases
Descendants [edit]
Translations [edit]
suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation
suffix denoting fictitious afflictions or diseases
References [edit]
- ^ -itis. Dictionary.com.
- ^ What to Do About Senioritis: Make Your Senior Year Count