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Definition of -itis
1. Suffix. (pathology skey=itis) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. ¹
2. Suffix. (humorous skey=itis) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of -itis
-inæ -ion -iot -iour -ious -isation -ise -ish -ism -ist | -ista -istic -istical -istically -ite -itis (current term) -itol -itude -ity -ium | -ive -ization -ize -izzle -ja -k -k- -ki- -kin -kin- |