The suffix that means "condition of" is:
A) -oid.
B) -plasia.
C) -emia.
D) -osis.

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The suffix -osis means "condition of" and is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a diseased or abnormal state. For example, “sclerosis” means a condition of hardening, and “narcosis” means a condition of sleep or unconsciousness. The other suffixes listed have different meanings: -oid means "resembling," -plasia means "formation," and -emia means "in the blood."

The Suffix That Means "Condition Of" Is