Question

identify the suffix for condition.

multiple choice

-leptic

-pathy

-ema

-cytosis

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks to identify the suffix that means "condition".

Evaluate the given options

• -leptic: Suffix meaning "seizure" or "taking hold of" (e.g., epileptic, neuroleptic).
• -pathy: Suffix meaning "disease" or "feeling" (e.g., neuropathy, cardiomyopathy).
• -ema: Suffix meaning "condition" (e.g., empyema, erythema, eczema).
• -cytosis: Suffix meaning "condition of cells" or "abnormal increase in cells" (e.g., leukocytosis).

Select the correct suffix

The suffix -ema directly translates to "condition" or "state".

Answer:

• -leptic
• -pathy
• -ema (Correct answer)
• -cytosis