Gnathitis

/næˈθaɪ.tɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the jaw or jawbone.

Etymology

From Greek 'gnathos' (jaw) plus '-itis' (inflammation), following the standard medical pattern for describing inflamed structures.

Kelly Says

The -itis suffix is medicine's universal warning sign—whenever you see it, you know something is inflamed and causing problems, whether it's gnathitis, bronchitis, or any other -itis condition.

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