-exia

English

Alternative forms

• -hexia
• -exis
• -hexis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔχειν (ékhein, “to have”), present active infinitive of ἔχω (ékhō).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /-ˈɛksi.ə/

Suffix

-exia

1. (pathology) Forms the names of functional diseases or of conditions such as pyrexia or cachexia.

Derived terms

• cachexia
• cathexis
• pyrexia
• hectic

English terms suffixed with -exia

See also

• -iasis
• -itis
• -osis