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What does the suffix "-megaly" refer to, as in cardiomegaly?

  1. Inflammation, as in inflammation of the heart
  2. Pain in, as in heart pain
  3. Enlargement of, as in enlargement of the heart
  4. Softening of, as in softening of the heart
Explanation

Answer: C - The suffix "-megaly" refers to the enlargement of, as in enlargement of the heart. The suffix for inflammation is "-itis." The suffix for pain is "-algia." The suffix for softening is "-malacia."

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