English word otitis comes from English -itis, English ot- (Ear.)
| 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. |
| ot- | English (eng) | Ear. |
| otitis | English (eng) | (pathology) Inflammation of the ear. |