[tzs]

> -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]

-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]

So homeopathy is basically full body dysfunction?

[simonbw]

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]

No homeopathy is only used when there is a mental problem afflicting both the practitioner and patient.