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itis- root words — words with the itis- root

The root itis- comes from Greek itis, meaning inflammation. 22 words in Dendril are built from it, including appendicitis, arthritic, arthritis, bronchitis, hepatitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, meningitis, bursitis, colitis, conjunctivitis, dermatitis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the itis- root

Explore words with itis- — words containing the itis- root and sharing its sense of "inflammation". Examples include appendicitis, arthritic, arthritis, bronchitis, hepatitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, meningitis, bursitis, colitis, conjunctivitis, dermatitis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

The itis- root means inflammation, from Greek itis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.