Body system with -itis Flashcards
(13 cards)
Encephalitis
Encephalo = brain
itis = inflammation
Stomatitis
Stomat = stomach
itis = inflammation
Carditis
Card = heart
itis = inflammation
Pneumonitis
Pneumon = lungs
itis = inflammation
Gastritis
Gastr = stomach
itis = inflammation
Hepatitis
Hepat = liver
itis = inflammation
Cholecystitis
Cholecyst = gall bladder
itis = inflammation
Pancreatitis
Pancreat = pancreas
itis = inflammation
ileitis
ile = ileum
itis = inflammation
Colitis
Col = colon
itis = inflammation
Myositis
Myos = muscle
itis = inflammation
Osteomyelitis
Osteo = bone
myelo = marrow/ spinal cord
itis = inflammation
Sepsis/ Vasculitis
Vasculo = blood vessels
itis = inflammation
Sepsis is a serious medical condition that occurs when the body has a severe response to an infection, leading to systemic inflammation.
Vasculitis refers to a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the blood vessels, which can affect blood flow and lead to various complications.