Where does “cecitis” come from?
cecitis (English) comes from English itis, from English -itis, from New Latin -ītis, from Ancient Greek -ῖτις — female equivalent of -ίτης.
cecitis (English): Alternative form of caecitis
Definitions
- Alternative form of caecitis
Ancestry of “cecitis”, step by step
cecitis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English itis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | itis | A medical condition accompanied by inflammation;... |
| 2 | English | -itis | Suffix denoting diseases characterized by... |
| 3 | New Latin | -ītis | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | -ῖτις | female equivalent of -ίτης |
via English cecum
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cecum | Alternative form of caecum |