-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

• -osis

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -iasis

Related terms

• lithiasis
• psoriasis

See also

• -itis

Further reading

• “-iasis”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.