The suffix meaning inflammation is?

• A. Proct-
• B. -itis
• C. -ologist
• D. -otomy

Answer: (B)

The suffix -itis signals inflammation. When attached to the name of an organ or tissue, it means that organ or tissue is inflamed (for example, gastritis, dermatitis, proctitis). The other forms have different functions: proct- is a prefix meaning rectum, -ologist denotes a specialist or someone who studies, and -otomy means a surgical incision. So the suffix that indicates inflammation is -itis.