itis in Japanese
itis in Japanese is 炎 — itis means informal term for any condition marked by inflammation, taken loosely from medical terms like "arthritis" or "tonsillitis.".
itis in Japanese
炎
Pronounced: honoo
(pathology) Denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
What does "itis" mean?
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noun Informal term for any condition marked by inflammation, taken loosely from medical terms like "arthritis" or "tonsillitis."
"The doctor joked that his sore knee was just a case of "itis.""
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noun Slang for the sleepy, sluggish feeling after eating a large meal, especially associated with Thanksgiving dinner.
"After the turkey and pie, everyone on the couch had a bad case of the itis."
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itis in a sentence
- The doctor joked that his sore knee was just a case of "itis."
- After the turkey and pie, everyone on the couch had a bad case of the itis.
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What is "itis" in Japanese?
"itis" in Japanese is 炎. itis means: Informal term for any condition marked by inflammation, taken loosely from medical terms like "arthritis" or "tonsillitis."
How do you pronounce 炎?
"itis" in Japanese is 炎, pronounced "honoo".
How do you use "itis" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor joked that his sore knee was just a case of "itis."" In Japanese, "itis" is 炎.
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