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Which suffix means “abnormal condition”?

Retry Correct Incorrect The suffix “-osis” denotes an abnormal or diseased condition in medical terminology. It is used to describe a range of disorders or states, such as “osteoporosis,” which signifies the weakening and thinning of bones.

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Which suffix means “abnormal condition”?

• -phobia
• -osis
• -logy
• -malacia