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ste·a·ti·tis (ste″ə-tiґtis) [steato- + -itis] 1. inflammation of adipose tissue. 2. See also panniculitis. 3. yellow fat disease.
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steatitis — ste·a·ti·tis … English syllables
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steatite — [stē′ə tīt΄] n. [L steatitis < Gr stear, tallow: see STONE] SOAPSTONE steatitic [stē ətit′ik] adj … English World dictionary
