suffix
-itis; inflammation of
Medical suffix attached to organ or tissue names to indicate an inflammatory condition. Used in technical and clinical contexts.
See also: 扁桃腺炎
扁桃腺炎は扁桃腺の炎症です。
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils.
医者は彼に気管支炎と診断した。
The doctor diagnosed him with bronchitis.