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In the term 'lymphopenia', what does the suffix '-penia' mean?
A
Increase or excess of
B
Deficiency or lack of
C
Destruction of
D
Formation of
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Identify the suffix in the term 'lymphopenia', which is '-penia'.
Understand that in medical terminology, suffixes often describe a condition or state related to the root word.
Recall that '-penia' is a suffix used to indicate a deficiency or lack of something, especially in medical terms related to blood cells or other components.
Analyze the root word 'lympho-', which refers to lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.
Combine the meanings: 'lymphopenia' refers to a condition characterized by a deficiency or lack of lymphocytes.