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(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.

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-itis

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Source Word

-itis

IPA(Pronunciation)

/-ˈaɪtɪs/

Suffix

morpheme uncountable usually humorous

(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.

Japanese Meaning

炎症を特徴とする疾患を表す接尾辞。実際の病気の名前において、組織の炎症状態を示す。 / （ユーモラスな使い方）架空の疾患や症状の名称に付けられる接尾辞。