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What does the medical suffix -ism mean?

The medical suffix "-ism" typically indicates a condition, state, or doctrine.

Here are some examples:

* Alcoholism: A condition characterized by excessive alcohol consumption.

* Emphysema: A state of abnormal swelling of the air sacs in the lungs.

* Darwinism: A doctrine of evolution based on the theory of natural selection.

While "-ism" can sometimes be used in medical terms, it's not as common as other suffixes like "-itis" (inflammation), "-oma" (tumor), or "-ectomy" (surgical removal).

It's important to remember that the meaning of a suffix can vary depending on the context and the word it's attached to.

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