"motoritis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From motor + -itis. Etymology templates: {{af|en|motor|-itis}} motor + -itis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} motoritis (uncountable)
  1. (humorous) A supposed malady brought on by motorcars or motor vehicles. Tags: humorous, uncountable
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