Question

multiple choice question

the suffix that means blood is ______.

-cyte
-emia
-globin
-oxia

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks for the medical suffix that means "blood".

Evaluate the given options

• -cyte means cell (e.g., erythrocyte).
• -emia means blood or blood condition (e.g., anemia, leukemia).
• -globin refers to protein (e.g., hemoglobin).
• -oxia means oxygen (e.g., hypoxia).

Select the correct suffix

The suffix that directly translates to "blood" or "blood condition" is -emia.

Answer:

• -cyte
• -emia (Correct answer)
• -globin
• -oxia