词根词缀：gingivo-, gingiv-

【来源及含义】Latin: the gums of the mouth

【同源单词】gingiva, gingivae, gingival, gingivalgia, gingivectomy, gingivitis

词根词缀：-itis

【来源及含义】Greek: a suffix; inflammation, burning sensation; by extension, disease associated with inflammation

【相关描述】This suffix has come to mean "inflammation of" but originally it meant "pertaining to" or "of the". The Greek word nosos ["disease"] was either expressed or understood, although it might not be included with the basic element. For example, bursitis nosos would mean "disease of the bursa".

【同源单词】actilnoneuritis, adenitis, adrenalitis, allergyrhinitis, angioitis, angiopancreatitis