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Which suffix indicates a condition or abnormal process?

-itis

-opathy

-osis

The suffix that indicates a condition or abnormal process is "-osis." This suffix is commonly used in medical terminology to describe a state, condition, or process, often relating to an abnormal condition or disease process. For example, "neurosis" refers to a psychological condition that may not be classified as a mental illness but indicates an abnormal state of mental distress.

In contrast, "-itis" refers specifically to inflammation, which is a specific response to injury or infection rather than a general condition. "-opathy" means "disease" or "disorder" and can also denote a condition but is less specific to abnormal processes compared to "-osis." The suffix "-ectomy" signifies the surgical removal of a body part, which does not relate to a condition or abnormal process but rather a procedure.

Thus, "-osis" is the most fitting suffix for describing a condition or an abnormal process, making it the correct choice.

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