The Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Master the Language of Medicine
What does the common medical suffix '-itis' indicate?
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'-itis' is one of the most frequently used medical suffixes, derived from Greek. It denotes inflammation of an organ or tissue, such as in bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi) or appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).
What does the common medical suffix '-itis' indicate?
Surgical removal
Abnormal softening
Inflammation or swelling
Rapid fluid discharge
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