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Medical Suffixes
-osis
Commonly encountered in diagnoses like fibrosis, thrombosis, or neurosis.
Literal Meaning
Abnormal condition
Actual Meaning
This means an ABNORMAL CONDITION. So "sclerosis" means abnormal hardening.
Examples in Context

Fibrosis indicates an abnormal condition of fibrous tissue formation.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of '-osis' as signaling a condition that is not normal.
  • 2Consider diseases and disorders often end with '-osis' to aid recall.
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