Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
esis
Noun
ˈes-əs
Definition
A suffix used in medical terminology that denotes a condition or process.
Examples
- Nephrosis – a condition affecting the kidneys.
- Psychogenesis – the origin and development of psychological traits or disorders.
- Histogenesis – the process of tissue development.
Meaning
The suffix ‘esis’ is commonly found in terms that describe a state, condition, or action, particularly in medicine and biology.
Synonyms
- Condition
- State
- Process
