Skelitis

Skelitis is a fictional condition that appears in various forms of media, often as a fantastical ailment or curse. It is typically depicted as a state where an individual's skeletal structure becomes abnormally prominent or even detached from their flesh, leading to a skeletal or partially skeletal appearance. The exact nature and cause of skelitis vary greatly depending on the narrative context. In some stories, it might be a magical affliction resulting from dark enchantments or pacts. In others, it could be a grotesque physical transformation brought on by disease, mutation, or a supernatural entity.

The symptoms associated with skelitis are primarily visual, emphasizing the exposed bones of the afflicted. This can range from a gaunt appearance with visible bones beneath thin skin to the complete loss of flesh, leaving only a skeleton that retains some semblance of the original person, perhaps through lingering consciousness or magical animation. The condition is generally portrayed as undesirable and often frightening, serving as a plot device to create horror, drama, or to signify a loss of humanity or vitality. There is no scientific or medical basis for skelitis; it exists solely within the realm of fiction.