appendicitis
Translation
appendicitis
Examples
He had an operation for appendicitis.
He had an operation for appendicitis.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) appendicitis He had an operation for appendicitis.
Similar Words
Similar: peritonitis, gastritis
Etymology
From 'appendix' (the organ) + '-itis' (a suffix denoting inflammation). Literally 'inflammation of the appendix'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-itis' is a key clue in medical vocabulary, indicating 'inflammation of' a body part.