Question

identify the suffix for killing.

multiple choice
-para
-cide
-crine
-malacia

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks to identify the medical suffix that means "killing."

Evaluate the given options

• -para: Means "to bear" or "bring forth" (e.g., multipara).
• -cide: Means "killing" or "destroying" (e.g., germicide, suicide, insecticide).
• -crine: Means "to secrete" (e.g., endocrine).
• -malacia: Means "softening" (e.g., osteomalacia).

Determine the correct choice

The suffix that represents "killing" is -cide.

Answer:

• -para
• -cide (Correct answer)
• -crine
• -malacia