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What does the suffix -thermia mean?

The suffix "-thermia" refers to body temperature.

It is derived from the Greek word "therme" meaning "heat".

Here are some examples of words with the suffix "-thermia":

* Hyperthermia: Abnormally high body temperature.

* Hypothermia: Abnormally low body temperature.

* Normothermia: Normal body temperature.

* Febrile: Having a fever, characterized by a raised body temperature.

So, when you see "-thermia" in a word, you can usually infer that it relates to the state or condition of body temperature.

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