Question

identify the suffix for lack of strength.

multiple choice

-stenia

-leptic

-mania

-asthenia

Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks to identify the medical suffix that means "lack of strength".

Evaluate the given options

• -stenia: This is not a standard suffix on its own, though "sthenia" refers to strength.
• -leptic: This suffix refers to a seizure or taking hold (e.g., epilepsy, neuroleptic).
• -mania: This suffix refers to madness, obsession, or excessive preoccupation.
• -asthenia: This suffix directly translates to weakness or lack of strength (from Greek a- meaning "without" and sthenos meaning "strength", as seen in terms like myasthenia).

Select the correct option

The suffix "-asthenia" is the correct match for "lack of strength".

Answer:

• -stenia
• -leptic
• -mania
• -asthenia (Correct answer)