How Do You Spell STRUMITIS?
Pronunciation: [stɹuːmˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "strumitis" is [stɹuːmˈa͡ɪtɪs], [stɹuːmˈaɪtɪs], [s_t_ɹ_uː_m_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [stɹuːmˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "strumitis" is [stɹuːmˈa͡ɪtɪs], [stɹuːmˈaɪtɪs], [s_t_ɹ_uː_m_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Strumitis is a neologism used to describe a condition or state characterized by an individual's incessant need or compulsion to strum a musical instrument, often a guitar or ukulele. It refers to an intense desire to engage in strumming motions and the act of repeatedly plucking or brushing the strings of an instrument.
This term stems from the combination of the word "strum," which refers to the action of sweeping the fingers across the strings of a musical instrument, and the suffix "-itis," which commonly implies inflammation or a state of being infected. In this context, "strumitis" is metaphorically used to convey an unrelenting urge driven by a deep passion for strumming, as if the individual is "infected" or consumed by the act of playing a musical instrument.
Individuals suffering from strumitis may exhibit behaviors such as absentmindedly strumming even when not playing a song, constantly seeking out opportunities to play, or experiencing withdrawal symptoms if unable to strum for a period of time. The term can also be humorously applied to situations where someone's obsession with strumming becomes excessive or to describe a person's identity and lifestyle revolving around playing a stringed instrument.
It is worth noting that, while "strumitis" is a playful term often used colloquially, it does not have a recognized medical or psychological diagnosis and should not be considered a legitimate medical condition.
Inflammation of a goitrous tumor; inflammation, with swelling, of the thyroid gland.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
