California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) Practice Test

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What does the suffix "-itis" specifically indicate?

Incision
Blood condition
Tumor
Inflammation

The correct answer is: Inflammation

The suffix "-itis" specifically indicates inflammation. This is a common suffix used in medical terminology to describe a condition characterized by inflammation of a specific organ or tissue. For example, "appendicitis" refers to the inflammation of the appendix, while "bronchitis" refers to the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. In a broader context, understanding the meaning of suffixes like "-itis" can greatly assist medical assistants and healthcare professionals in accurately interpreting medical terms. Recognizing that a term ending with "-itis" points to an inflammatory condition can help in identifying the nature of a patient's ailment and in communicating effectively with other healthcare team members.