Where does “proctitis” come from?
proctitis (English) comes from English itis, from English -itis, from New Latin -ītis, from Ancient Greek -ῖτις — female equivalent of -ίτης.
proctitis (English): An inflammation of the anus and the lining of the...
Definitions
- An inflammation of the anus and the lining of the...
Ancestry of “proctitis”, step by step
proctitis 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 proct
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | proct | — |