Question

identify the suffix for discharge.

multiple choice
-tocia
-lepsy
-logy
-rrhea

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks to identify the medical suffix that means "discharge" or "flow".

Evaluate the given options

• -tocia: Refers to labor or childbirth (e.g., dystocia).
• -lepsy: Refers to a seizure or attack (e.g., epilepsy).
• -logy: Refers to the study of a subject (e.g., biology).
• -rrhea: Refers to flow or discharge (e.g., diarrhea, rhinorrhea).

Select the correct option

The suffix meaning "discharge" is -rrhea.

Answer:

• -tocia
• -lepsy
• -logy
• -rrhea (Correct answer)