The correct spelling for the medical term "phakitis" is /fækɪtɪs/. This term refers to inflammation of the crystalline lens in the eye. The word is derived from the Greek word "phakos," which means "lens," and the suffix "-itis," which means "inflammation." The ph in phakitis represents the /f/ sound in the Greek language, which is why it is spelled with a ph instead of an f. It is important to use correct spelling when communicating about medical conditions to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Phacitis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.