A simple rash is called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin.
Too many white cells, however, means inflammation.
Hepatitis is a general term that means inflammation of the liver.
"Itis" means inflammation, and there is no inflammation in Fibromyalgia.
Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints.
Although the Greek word arthritis literally means "joint inflammation," even this classic symptom isn't present in all types.
It may mean a problem or inflammation in the muscle that controls the movement of the pupil (iritis).
Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation in a joint.
Otitis means inflammation or infection of the ear.
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver, and many chemicals and infectious agents can cause it.