The suffix -plasia denotes which concept?

The suffix -plasia denotes which concept?

• A. Development
• B. Healing
• C. Inflammation
• D. Degeneration

Answer: (A)

-Plasia denotes growth or formation of tissue or cells, i.e., development. This makes development the best fit because the suffix specifically indicates the process of forming new tissue or increasing its numbers, as in hyperplasia (increased cell numbers) or hypoplasia (incomplete development). It isn’t about healing (that concept is linked to terms about repair or therapy) or inflammation (which is tied to -itis) or degeneration (often expressed with -osis or -opathy).

-Plasia denotes growth or formation of tissue or cells, i.e., development. This makes development the best fit because the suffix specifically indicates the process of forming new tissue or increasing its numbers, as in hyperplasia (increased cell numbers) or hypoplasia (incomplete development). It isn’t about healing (that concept is linked to terms about repair or therapy) or inflammation (which is tied to -itis) or degeneration (often expressed with -osis or -opathy).