Suffix
Denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
Usage- morpheme
- Uncountable
- usually
Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.
Usage- Humorous
- morpheme
- Uncountable
- usually
- Examples
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What to Do About Senioritis: Make Your Senior Year Count, College Board. Accessed April 4, 2008.