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Where does “alveolitis” come from?

alveolitis (English) comes from English itis, from English -itis, from New Latin -ītis, from Ancient Greek -ῖτις — female equivalent of -ίτης.

alveolitis (English): An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs; An...

Definitions

  1. An inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs; An...

Ancestry of “alveolitis”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishitisA medical condition accompanied by inflammation;...
2English-itisSuffix denoting diseases characterized by...
3New Latin-ītis—
4Ancient Greek-ῖτιςfemale equivalent of -ίτης

Words derived from “alveolitis”

  • bronchoalveolitis
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