INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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condition
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inflammation
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under/below
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abnormal condition
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Detailed explanation-1: -itis: Suffix meaning inflammation. For example, colitis is literally colon inflammation or figuratively inflammation of the colon. The ending-itis is one of the building blocks derived from Greek (in this case) or Latin used to construct medical terms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Diseases or medical conditions that cause inflammation often have a name ending in “-itis.” For example: Cystitis: an inflammation of the bladder. Bronchitis: an inflammation of the bronchi. Otitis media: an inflammation of the middle ear.
Detailed explanation-3: -appendicitis. inflammation of the appendix. arthritis. disease causing inflammation of the joints. bronchitis. inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes. colitis. inflammation of the lining of the colon. conjunctivitis. cystitis. dermatitis. encephalitis. More items