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What is the meaning of the suffix "-iasis"?

A. Within, into

B. Condition

The correct answer is B. "Condition". In medical terminology, the suffix "-iasis" is used to indicate a specific condition or pathological process. For example, "cholecystitis" refers to the inflammation of the gallbladder, where "-itis" indicates inflammation and "cholecyst-" refers to the gallbladder. Therefore, understanding the meaning of common suffixes like "-iasis" can help in deciphering and interpreting medical terms accurately. The other options are not correct: A. "Within, into" - This does not accurately represent the meaning of the suffix "-iasis". C. "Uterus, womb" - This option is incorrect as the suffix "-iasis" is not related to the uterus or womb. D. "In, into, not" - This choice does not reflect the accurate meaning of the suffix "-iasis" in medical terminology.

C. Uterus, womb

D. In, into, not

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