"computeritis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From computer + -itis. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|computer|itis}} computer + -itis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} computeritis (uncountable)
  1. (informal, humorous) Any ailment relating to or caused by computers, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Tags: humorous, informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-computeritis-en-noun-afX-e4Ge Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -itis, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 74 26 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -itis: 63 37 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 80 20 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 84 16
  2. (informal, humorous) The mistaken belief that computers are the answer to every problem. Tags: humorous, informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-computeritis-en-noun-mI3N8bZy
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