Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What does the suffix '-algia' mean?

Infection
Healing
Pain
Growth

The correct answer is: Pain

The suffix '-algia' is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to pain or discomfort. Option A, infection, is incorrect because the suffix '-algia' is not associated with infection. Option B, healing, is incorrect because the suffix '-algia' does not have a direct correlation with the process of healing. Option D, growth, is also incorrect because the suffix '-algia' does not indicate any kind of growth. Therefore, option C, pain, is the most appropriate and relevant answer.