-iasis

English

Etymology

A Latin word-forming element meaning "process" or "morbid condition". Originally from Ancient Greek ἴασις (íasis).

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -aɪəsɪs

Suffix

-iasis (plural -iases)

  1. (pathology) A pathological condition or process.

Synonyms

Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -iasis

See also

Further reading
  • “-iasis”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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