"frogitis" meaning in English

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Noun

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Etymology: From frog + -itis. Etymology templates: {{af|en|frog|-itis}} frog + -itis Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} frogitis (plural not attested)
  1. (informal, pathology, uncommon) A supposed knee ailment caused by watching TV cross-legged for extended periods. Tags: informal, no-plural, uncommon Categories (topical): Pathology
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