The patient displayed all the symptoms of dermatitis.
Which of the following defines the suffix "-itis" as used in the word "dermatitis" in the sentence above?

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The correct definition of the suffix "-itis" as used in the word "dermatitis" is an inflammation of the skin. The suffix "itis" is used to form the names of inflammatory diseases. Since it is paired with "derm," which pertains to the skin, its meaning is therefore "inflammation of the skin."
"Study of the skin" is not correct. The suffix that means "study of" is "-ology" as used in the word "dermatology."
"Of or related to the skin" is not correct. The suffix that means "of or related to the skin" is "-atic" as used in the word "dermatic."
"Resembling skin" is not correct. The suffix that means "resembling" is "-oid" as used in the word "dermatoid."

The Patient Displayed All the Symptoms of Dermatitis