Match the meanings with their correct suffixes.

--malacia
A)falling, drooping, prolapse
B)surgical repair
C)nourishment or development
D)fear
E)blood condition
F)formation
G)enlargement
H)softening
I)disease condition
J)deficiency

Question

Match the meanings with their correct suffixes.

--malacia
A)falling, drooping, prolapse
B)surgical repair
C)nourishment or development
D)fear
E)blood condition
F)formation
G)enlargement
H)softening
I)disease condition
J)deficiency

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

-malacia refers to a softening of a tissue or organ.

Answer: C
 -trophy refers to nourishment, development, or growth.

Answer: I
 -pathy refers to a disease condition.

Answer: A
 -ptosis refers to a falling, drooping, or prolapse.

Answer: G
 -megaly refers to enlargement.

Answer: J
 -penia refers to a deficiency or lack of a substance.

Answer: F
 -genesis refers to the formation or creation of something.

Answer: E
 -emia refers to a condition of the blood.

Answer: D
 -phobia refers to an excessive or irrational fear of something.

Answer: B
 -plasty refers to surgical repair or reconstruction of a tissue.

Match the Meanings with Their Correct Suffixes