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encephalitis root and suffix
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The word "encephalitis" can be broken down into two parts: the root and the suffix.
- **Root:** "encephal-" comes from the Greek word "encephalon," which means "brain."
- **Suffix:** "-itis" is derived from Greek and is used in medical terminology to denote inflammation.
Therefore, "encephalitis" refers to inflammation of the brain.
- **Root:** "encephal-" comes from the Greek word "encephalon," which means "brain."
- **Suffix:** "-itis" is derived from Greek and is used in medical terminology to denote inflammation.
Therefore, "encephalitis" refers to inflammation of the brain.
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