Question

identify the suffix for softening.

multiple choice
-dynia
-stasis
-penia
-malacia

Explanation:

Analyze the suffix meanings

• -dynia means pain (e.g., gastrodynia).
• -stasis means stopping, controlling, or standing still (e.g., hemostasis).
• -penia means deficiency or decrease (e.g., osteopenia).
• -malacia means softening (e.g., osteomalacia).

Identify the correct option

The suffix that means softening is -malacia.

Answer:

• (A) -dynia
• (B) -stasis
• (C) -penia
• (D) -malacia (Correct answer)