> -itis means the part of the body is swollen, while -osis means the part of the body is damaged
What if the part of the body is swollen and damaged?
What if the part of the body is swollen and damaged?
Minor clarification, swelling does not necessarily always mean inflammation. -itis refers to inflammation of an organ or area of the both. Swelling, particularly when from fluid retention, is referred to as -edema. There is overlap though. :)