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> -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?

• rsingla 2y ago
  -opathy would generally be suitable. It implied a pathological condition involving some form of tissue damage or dysfunction. 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. :)
  • throwup238 2y ago
    So homeopathy is basically full body dysfunction?
    • simonbw 2y ago
      I think it's actually about taking "medicine" that causes the same (the homeo part) dysfunction (the pathy part) as you're experiencing in the hopes of curing it.
    • dools 2y ago
      No homeopathy is only used when there is a mental problem afflicting both the practitioner and patient.