Question

identify the suffix for to practice.

multiple choice
-gensis
-logy
-pathy
-praxia

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks to identify the medical suffix that means "to practice" or is related to action/practice.

Evaluate the given options

• -genesis: Means producing, forming, or origin.
• -logy: Means study of or science of.
• -pathy: Means disease or suffering.
• -praxia: Derived from the Greek praxis, meaning action, activity, or practice (e.g., apraxia is the inability to perform purposeful actions).

Select the correct option

The suffix -praxia corresponds to "to practice" or action.

Answer:

• (A) -genesis
• (B) -logy
• (C) -pathy
• (D) -praxia (Correct answer)