Question

question 14
a suffix meaning decreased or below normal is:
a -stasis
b -penia
c -itis
d -oma

Explanation:

• -stasis: Means stopping or controlling (e.g., hemostasis - stopping of blood flow).
• -penia: Indicates deficiency or decreased amount (e.g., leukopenia - decreased white blood cells).
• -itis: Refers to inflammation (e.g., tonsillitis - inflammation of tonsils).
• -oma: Denotes tumor (e.g., lymphoma - tumor of lymphatic tissue).

Answer:

B. -penia