Itis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaɪtɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Itis is a noun meaning (informal) A medical condition accompanied by inflammation.
Meaning
(informal) A medical condition accompanied by inflammation.
More Meanings
- (informal, Caribbean, usually preceded by the) Food coma.
Example Sentences
1973, April 16, “Scorecard”, Robert W. Creamer ed., in Sports Illustrated “. . . Arthritis, tendinitis and all those other itises will eventually catch up with you.”
Word Forms
- itises
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suffix, irritation, gastroenteritis, inflammation, angiitis, adenitis.
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