What do words ending in "-itis" refer to? also "-ism"?

Question

for example, arthritis, phlebitis

rheumatism,

etc

Answer 1

Word Unit: -itis (Greek: a suffix; inflammation, burning sensation; by extension, disease associated with inflammation).

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Word Unit: -ism, -ismus (Greek: a suffix; belief in, practice of, condition of).

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Answer 2

Words Ending In Itis

Answer 3

Itis Words

Answer 4

In medical terms, an "-itis" refers to an inflammation (eg. Appendicitis)
An "-ism" is a process, or state of being (eg. Alcoholism)

Answer 5

"-itis" refers to an infammation. For example, tonsilitis is an inflammation of the tonsils.

"-ism" could have one of several meanings. In your example, rheumatism, the suffix refers to a disorder (e.g. autism). However, the suffix "-ism" could also refer to a movement/ideal (e.g. feminism, Nazism), or a form of prejudice (e.g. sexism). Note that these are only two possible meanings. It would be wise to consult a dictionary for a more comprehensive list.

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what do words ending in "-itis" refer to? also "-ism"?
for example, arthritis, phlebitis

rheumatism,

etc

Answer 7

itis refers to some sort of inflammation
like arthritis, and laringitis (can't spell, sorry)

i think ism makes the word a noun