Words With the Root "-itis"

Every dictionary word built on "-itis" — meaning "inflammation" — pulled straight from the headword, not hand-picked.

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1 appendicitis Painful swelling and inflammation of the appendix.
2 arthritis Painful inflammation and stiffness in one or more joints.
3 bronchitis Inflammation of the airways (bronchi) in the lungs, often causing coughing and difficulty breathing.
4 encephalitis Inflammation of the brain, often caused by infection, that can cause fever, confusion, and seizures.
5 hepatitis Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection but sometimes by alcohol, toxins, or an autoimmun...
6 itis Informal term for any condition marked by inflammation, taken loosely from medical terms like "arthritis" or "...
7 laryngitis Inflammation of the larynx (voice box), usually causing hoarseness or loss of voice.
8 meningitis A serious illness in which the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord become inflamed, typically caus...