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Suffix for inflammation including a word.
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Itis--pancreatitis- -
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas , an organ in your belly that makes the hormones insulin and glucagon. These two hormones control how your body uses the sugar found in the food you eat. Your pancreas also makes other hormones and enzymes that help you break down food. |
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Suffix for one who including a word.
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Ist- -psychologist is a mental health professional.
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Suffix for condition inculding a word.
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Ism--botulism- -Botulism (Latin, botulus, "sausage") also known as botulinus intoxication is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by botulinum toxin, which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum under anaerobic conditions
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What is the suffix for a condtion?
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Ia/iasis- -psoriasis
Psoriasis (pronounced /səˈraɪ.əsɨs/) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious.[1] There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic |
