Endangitis

/ˌɛndænˈdʒaɪtɪs/ noun

Definition

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of internal tissues or structures, a historical or theoretical medical term.

Etymology

From endo- (within, from Greek endon) + -angitis (inflammation of vessels, from Greek angeion + -itis). This appears to be a variant or earlier form of medical terminology related to internal inflammation.

Kelly Says

This word shows up occasionally in old medical texts but modern doctors would just say 'internal inflammation' or use a more specific term, proving that medical language constantly evolves and abandons words that don't work well in practice.

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