corrigitis

Corrigitis is a fictional medical term used in speculative fiction and hypothetical medical discussions to describe an inflammatory process linked to corrective feedback mechanisms in tissues or systems described as corrigi-. It is not recognized by real-world medical authorities.

In fictional contexts, corrigitis may affect different organs and is often tied to autoimmune dysregulation, neuroimmune interactions, or dysfunction of cellular error-detection and correction pathways. Because it is a constructed concept, there are no standardized diagnostic criteria or universally accepted definitions, and authors may vary its scope from one work to another.

Common fictional features include systemic signs such as fever and fatigue, plus localized pain or swelling in the affected tissue. Some narratives emphasize cognitive or behavioral symptoms, such as increased preoccupation with error correction or compulsive self-correction, which are used to explore themes of perfectionism and control.

Diagnosis in fiction relies on invented criteria and tests, including imaging and inflammatory markers, with clinicians sometimes using tools unique to the story world such as a "correctography" or an "inflammation index." There are no real-world tests or guidelines for corrigitis.

Treatment and prognosis are likewise hypothetical and depend on the author or setting. Possible approaches in stories include anti-inflammatory therapy, immunomodulation, physical or occupational therapy, and supportive care. Prognosis ranges from self-limiting to chronic or progressive depending on the plot.

Corrigitis serves as a narrative device to explore themes of error, correction, and immune regulation. It appears mainly in speculative fiction, educational thought experiments, and gaming settings.