iasis, fr. - ia + -sis] Suffix meaning disease characterized by or produced by (something specified).
- What does iasis mean in Greek?
- What is an example of iasis in medical terms?
- What does the Suffix ism mean in medical terms?
- What is the medical Suffix IA?
What does iasis mean in Greek?
In Greek mythology, Iasis (Ancient Greek: Ἴασις means 'healing, remedy') was one of the Ionides nymphs whose spring waters were believed to cure diseases.
What is an example of iasis in medical terms?
Iasis is defined as a medical condition. An example of the –iasis suffix is psoriasis, a skin condition caused by an autoimmune disease.
What does the Suffix ism mean in medical terms?
[L. fr. Gr. - ismos, -isma, noun suffix] Suffix meaning condition or theory of; principle or method.
What is the medical Suffix IA?
-ia. condition of, diseased state, abnormal state.