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What does the suffix "-emia" indicate?

  1. Study of

  2. Swallowing

  3. Inflammation

  4. Blood condition

The correct answer is: Blood condition

The suffix "-emia" typically indicates a blood condition. In medical terminology, words ending in "-emia" are often related to the blood or blood components. For example, "anemia" refers to a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. In contrast, the other options are not related to the suffix "-emia."