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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
  5. None of the Above
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.”  Cardiomegaly, or an enlarged heart, is an indicator of a condition that puts strain on the heart.

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