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Which suffix indicates a condition?

-ia
-ic
-iasis
-in

The correct answer is: -ia

The suffix that indicates a condition is -iasis. This suffix is often used in medical terminology to denote a pathological condition or disease, commonly seen in terms like "lithiasis," which refers to the presence of stones in the body. While -ia can also suggest a condition in some cases, it usually refers to a state or a condition resulting from a disease rather than indicating a specific pathological process, which sets it apart from -iasis. The suffix -ic typically denotes "pertaining to" rather than indicating a condition itself, and -in refers to a type of protein or substance and does not denote a condition. Therefore, -iasis is the most accurate choice for indicating a medical condition.