1.2.2　Suffix

A suffix is attached to the end of a word root to change the original meaning.In medical terminology，a suffix usually indicates a procedure，condition or disease，or part of speech.A commonly used suffix is-itis，which means“inflammation”.When this suffix is paired with the root arthr/o（meaning“joint”），the resulting word is arthritis，meaning“an inflammation of the joint”.(https://www.daowen.com)