itis
The origin and history of itis.
Etymology
A back-formation from the medical suffix -itis, which denotes inflammation (as in "bronchitis" or "appendicitis").
The origin and history of itis.
A back-formation from the medical suffix -itis, which denotes inflammation (as in "bronchitis" or "appendicitis").
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