Match the suffix with the correct definition.
--logy
A)inflammation
B)study of
C)discharge
D)vomiting
E)instrument used for viewing
F)deficiency
G)pertaining to
H)disease
I)running
J)affinity for

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The suffix "logy" means "study of". For example, biology means the study of life.

Note: The other options and their meanings are as follows:
-A: -itis: inflammation (e.g. tonsillitis)
-C: -rrhea: discharge (e.g. diarrhea)
-D: -emesis: vomiting (e.g. hyperemesis)
-E: -scope: instrument used for viewing (e.g. microscope)
-F: -deficiency: deficiency (e.g. iron deficiency)
-G: -ic: pertaining to (e.g. cardiac)
-H: -pathy: disease (e.g. neuropathy)
-I: -rrhea: running (e.g. diarrhea)
-J: -philia: affinity for (e.g. hemophilia)

Match the Suffix with the Correct Definition