The Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Master the Language of Medicine

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What does the common medical suffix '-itis' indicate?

What does the common medical suffix '-itis' indicate?

Explanation

'-itis' is one of the most frequently used medical suffixes, derived from Greek. It denotes inflammation of an organ or tissue, such as in bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi) or appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).