-iasis

suffix

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Definitions

Suffix
  1. 1
    A pathological condition or process. morpheme

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Etymology

A Latin word-forming element meaning "process" or "morbid condition". Originally from Ancient Greek ἴασις (íasis). By surface analysis, -i- + -asis.

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