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What does the suffix genesis means?

The suffix "-genesis" comes from the Greek word "genesis", which means "origin" or "birth".

It generally indicates the process of creation, formation, or development.

Here are some examples:

* Pathogenesis: The development of disease.

* Biogenesis: The origin of life from non-living matter.

* Ontogenesis: The development of an individual organism from a fertilized egg.

* Cosmogenisis: The formation of the universe.

* Telegenesis: The development of a specific goal or purpose.

So, when you see "-genesis" in a word, it tells you that the word is about the beginning or development of something.

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