-itis

Origin

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek.

-itis. Dictionary.com.

Humorous sense by generalization.

Full definition of -itis

Suffix

1. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
2. (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.
• What to Do About Senioritis: Make Your Senior Year Count, College Board. Accessed April 4, 2008.What to Do About Senioritis: Make Your Senior Year Count

Derived terms

Descendants

• itis