Question

identify the suffix for pain.

multiple choice
-phonia
-algia
-kinesia
-phoria

Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks to identify the medical suffix that means "pain".

Evaluate the given options

• -phonia: Relates to sound or voice (e.g., dysphonia).
• -algia: Means pain or painful condition (e.g., fibromyalgia, neuralgia).
• -kinesia: Relates to movement or motion (e.g., dyskinesia).
• -phoria: Relates to a feeling, mental state, or carrying/bearing (e.g., euphoria, dysphoria).

Select the correct suffix

The suffix -algia directly translates to pain.

Answer:

• -phonia
• -algia (Correct answer)
• -kinesia
• -phoria