ite — meaning in English

English meaning

• itis noun Informal term for any condition marked by inflammation, taken loosely from medical terms like "arthritis" or "tonsillitis."

Senses

ite is used for these senses in English:

• ite (chemistry) Used to form names of certain chemical compounds, especially salts or esters of acids whose name ends in -ous.
• itis (pathology) Denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.

itis — full definition

1. noun Informal term for any condition marked by inflammation, taken loosely from medical terms like "arthritis" or "tonsillitis."
2. noun Slang for the sleepy, sluggish feeling after eating a large meal, especially associated with Thanksgiving dinner.

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