-itis

-itis(
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dihs
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A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., philia, ism).
suffix
a. -itis
He developed a case of laryngitis the day the debate was scheduled.Se vio afectado de laringitis el día que estaba programado el debate.
a. -itis
I have a severe case of vacationitis. I hope I can survive another week until my vacation begins.Tengo un caso grave de vacacionitis. Espero poder sobrevivir otra semana hasta que comiencen las vacaciones.
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