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Which of the following is not a diagnostic suffix -lysis or -penia -rrhage -genic?

The answer is -genic.

Here's why:

* -lysis indicates a breakdown or destruction (e.g., hemolysis - breakdown of red blood cells).

* -penia indicates a deficiency or lack of something (e.g., leukopenia - deficiency of white blood cells).

* -rrhage indicates excessive flow or discharge (e.g., hemorrhage - excessive bleeding).

* -genic indicates something that produces or generates something (e.g., carcinogenic - something that causes cancer).

While -genic is a common suffix in medical terminology, it doesn't specifically indicate a condition or diagnosis. It describes a cause or origin rather than a symptom or abnormality.

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