Question

multiple choice question

what suffix means origin?

-gen
-genesis
-genic
-crit

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks for the medical suffix that means "origin" or "creation/production."

Evaluate the given options

• -gen: means substance or agent that produces or causes.
• -genesis: means origin, creation, production, or beginning.
• -genic: means producing, causing, or produced by.
• -crit: means to separate (as in hematocrit).

Select the correct match

The suffix -genesis directly translates to "origin" or "production."

Answer:

• -gen
• -genesis (Correct answer)
• -genic
• -crit