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By James Champlin Fernald
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A suffix denoting inflammation; - as encephalitis-, inflammation of the encephalon; - Pleuritis, inflammation of the pleura.
By Robley Dunglison
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savings and loan
- thrift institution that is required by law to make a certain percentage of its loans as home mortgages