itis — meaning in English
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English meaning
- itis noun Informal term for any condition marked by inflammation, taken loosely from medical terms like "arthritis" or "tonsillitis."
Senses
itis is used for these senses in English:
- itis (pathology) Denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
itis — full definition
- noun Informal term for any condition marked by inflammation, taken loosely from medical terms like "arthritis" or "tonsillitis."
- noun Slang for the sleepy, sluggish feeling after eating a large meal, especially associated with Thanksgiving dinner.