English word colitis comes from English -itis, English colo- ((anatomy).)
| 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. |
| colo- | English (eng) | (anatomy). |
| colitis | English (eng) | (pathology) inflammation of the colon. |