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Definitions of -itis word

suffix forming noun -itis indicating inflammation of a specified part 0
suffix forming noun -itis indicating a preoccupation with or imaginary condition of illness caused by 0
noun -itis inflammatory disease or inflammation of (a specified part or organ) 0
noun -itis addiction to, or weariness resulting from preoccupation with 0
suffix -itis (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. 0
suffix -itis (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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