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Medical Suffixes
-itis
Commonly used in naming conditions like arthritis and appendicitis.
Literal Meaning
Inflammation
Actual Meaning
This means SWELLING/INFLAMMATION. So "tonsillitis" means swollen tonsils, "arthritis" means swollen joints.
Examples in Context

Bronchitis signifies inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Remember '-itis' signals inflammation in conditions.
  • 2Word often follows the affected body part, like 'gastritis'.
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