Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
osis
Suffix
/ˈoʊsɪs/
Definition
A suffix used in medical and biological terms to indicate a condition, particularly a disease or abnormal state.
Examples
- Psychosis: A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.
- Neuropathy: A condition resulting from damage to the nerves, often causing weakness, numbness, and pain.
Meaning
Refers to a state or condition resulting from a disease or a process.
Synonyms
- Condition
- State
- Disorder
