207 The suffix for condition, formation of, or
presence of is -iasis. Nephrolithiasis,
therefore, is a __________ of stones
in the kidney.
nef"ro-li-thi'ah-sis
condition
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208 The suffix for inflammation is -itis.
Encephalitis, then, is __________ of
the brain.
en"sef-ah-li'tis
inflammation
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209 The suffix for softening is -malacia.
Therefore, chondromalacia is
__________ of the cartilage.
kon"dro-mah-la'she-ah
softening
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