It is derived from the Greek word "phasis," which means "speech" or "utterance."
This suffix is commonly used in medical terminology to describe various conditions related to speech and language disorders.
Here are some examples:
* Aphasia: Loss of ability to understand or express speech.
* Dysphasia: Difficulty with speaking or understanding language.
* Logorrhea: Excessive and often incoherent talkativeness.
* Polyphasia: Having the ability to speak multiple languages.