a noun
When the suffix -itis is added to a word, it typically forms a noun. For example, "dermatitis" is a noun meaning inflammation of the skin.
The suffix in osteochondritis is "-itis," which denotes inflammation.
The suffix in excessive is ive.
The Greek suffix "itis" means inflammation. Therefore, gingivitis refers to the inflammation of the gums.
The root words of lymphadenitis are "lymph" and "aden," referring to the lymphatic system and glands, respectively. The suffix "-itis" indicates inflammation.
When the suffix -itis is added to a word, it typically forms a noun. For example, "dermatitis" is a noun meaning inflammation of the skin.
The suffix '-ine' means 'to have the nature of', and changes a noun to an adjective; asinine; to have the nature of an ass ursine; to have the nature of a bear vulpine; to have the nature of a vulture marine; to have the nature of the sea saline; to have the nature of salt
In medicine, the suffix "itis" means "inflammation".
The suffix in osteochondritis is "-itis," which denotes inflammation.
The suffix in excessive is ive.
- Itis is the suffix meaning Inflammation-itisThe medical term for inflammation is actually the suffix, "itis" as in arthritis (inflamation of the joints), encelphalitis (inflammation of the brain), and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), et. al.-itis-itis
The Greek suffix "itis" means inflammation. Therefore, gingivitis refers to the inflammation of the gums.
The root words of lymphadenitis are "lymph" and "aden," referring to the lymphatic system and glands, respectively. The suffix "-itis" indicates inflammation.
As I understand it the suffix "-itis" is used when regarding an inflammation. * Tonsilitis: an inflammation of the tonsils * Laryngitis: an inflammation of the larynx * Bronchitis: an inflammation of the bronchus
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