English word sesamoiditis comes from English -itis, English sesamoid
| 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. |
| sesamoid | English (eng) | Of or relating to a sesamoid bone.. Resembling a sesame seed in size or shape. (anatomy) A sesamoid bone or sesamoid cartilage. |
| sesamoiditis | English (eng) | (pathology) Inflammation of a sesamoid bone, usually in the foot. |