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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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What does the ending itis mean?
In medicine, the suffix "itis" means "inflammation".
Which of the following medical suffixes most closely means disease or inflammation?
- 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
Does dermatitis have a root and a suffix only?
dermatitis inflammation of the skin derm is the root word and means skin derm/a root combining form is the letter derm/a/ itis suffix (itis) meaning inflammation
What is the suffix and root name of Myorrhaphy?
The prefix 'myo' means muscle, followed by the root 'card' which means heart and then the suffix 'itis' means inflammation
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the vulva?
Vulvitis means inflammation of the vulva.vulvitis (the suffix -itis in medicine means "inflammation of")
What is the root words and suffix of lymphadenitis?
The root words of lymphadenitis are "lymph" and "aden," referring to the lymphatic system and glands, respectively. The suffix "-itis" indicates inflammation.
The suffix of -itis means inflammation however it can also mean?
A lot of people use it to mean infection as well.
What prefix rootwood and suffix of gastroenteritis?
gastr = root enter = root itis = suffix
Which suffix requires the use of the combining vowel?
Itis
What part of the term osteochondritis is the suffix?
chondr
Is gasteroenteritis an inflammatory disease?
Gasteroenteritis is inflammatory. One way to know is by the suffix -itis which means inflammation of- It is also a disease by definition.
What is a suffix meaning swelling?
The suffix of the word swelling is ing. This suffix is a noun and means activity, or result of an activity.
