English word mediastinitis comes from English -itis, English mediastinum
| 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. |
| mediastinum | English (eng) | (anatomy) The region in mammals between the pleural sacs, containing the heart and all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs. |
| mediastinitis | English (eng) | (medicine) Inflammation of the mediastinum. |