Question

Which of the following suffixes is matched with the correct definition?

Option A
-iasis: illusion

Option B
-necrosis: tissue death

Option C
-oma: hernia

Option D
-oxia: water

Answer 1

The correct match is:

**Option B -necrosis: tissue death**

Here’s a brief explanation for the other options:

- **Option A -iasis: illusion** (incorrect, -iasis refers to a pathological condition, not illusion)
- **Option C -oma: hernia** (incorrect, -oma refers to a tumor, not hernia)
- **Option D -oxia: water** (incorrect, -oxia refers to oxygen levels, not water)

So, the correct answer is Option B.