Asked by Sandria Johnson on Jun 01, 2024
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The suffix that means weakness is:
A) -dynia.
B) -itis.
C) -asthenia.
D) -lepsy.
-asthenia
A suffix used in medical terminology to denote a condition of weakness or lack of strength.
-dynia
A suffix used in medical terminology to indicate pain in a specified part of the body.
-itis
A suffix used in medical terminology to denote inflammation of an organ or tissue.
- Attain understanding of the connotations of various medical suffixes.
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Darci WesterJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The suffix "-asthenia" means weakness. The other options are incorrect. "-Dynia" means pain, "-itis" means inflammation, and "-lepsy" means seizure.
Learning Objectives
- Attain understanding of the connotations of various medical suffixes.