What does the suffix '-itis' typically indicate?

Suffixes

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Inflammation
2.
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What is the combining vowel used when a suffix starting with a consonant is added to a word root?
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o
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-pathy'?
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Disease, suffering, or condition
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Which of the following suffixes indicates a surgical puncture to remove fluid?
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-centesis
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What does the term 'gastritis' refer to?
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Inflammation of the stomach
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-megaly'?
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Enlargement
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Which suffix indicates abnormal softening?
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-malacia
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