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What does the term "algia" mean?

Antibiotic

Pain

The term "algia" is a suffix derived from the Greek word "álgos," which translates to pain. In medical terminology, "algia" is used to denote pain or a painful condition in a specific part of the body. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The other options are incorrect:

A. Antibiotic - This term refers to a type of medication used to treat bacterial infections and has no relation to the meaning of "algia."

C. Life - This term does not relate to the suffix "algia" and does not have a connection to pain.

D. Against - This term does not have a relationship with the meaning of the suffix "algia," which specifically denotes pain.

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