Etymology

-iasis

Today it means: A pathological condition or process. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἴασις
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἴασις
  2. English today-iasis

A Latin word-forming element meaning "process" or "morbid condition". Originally from Ancient Greek ἴασις (íasis). By surface analysis, -i- + -asis.

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