English word choroiditis comes from English -itis, English choroid
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| choroid | English (eng) | (anatomy) The vascular layer of the eye lying between the retina and the sclera. |
| choroiditis | English (eng) | (pathology) inflammation of the choroid. |