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What does the suffix GENIC mean?

The suffix "-genic" typically means "producing", "giving rise to", or "relating to the origin or formation of". It's often used in biology and medicine.

Here are some examples:

* Carcinogenic: Causing cancer

* Pathogenic: Causing disease

* Teratogenic: Causing birth defects

* Photogenic: Looking good in photographs

* Endogenic: Originating within the body

* Biogenic: Originating from living organisms

It's important to note that the specific meaning of "-genic" can vary slightly depending on the context. However, the core idea is that it refers to something that generates or produces something else.

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