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[body part] + agra =

a) Pain

b) Inflammation

c) Growth

d) Function

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The suffix "-agra" is often associated with conditions related to growth or excessive growth in a particular body part. The correct option is C.

For example, if we consider "pain," it would be associated with "-algia" (e.g., arthralgia for joint pain). "Inflammation" is related to "-itis" (e.g., arthritis for joint inflammation), and "function" doesn't have a direct association with "-agra."

Therefore, "growth" is the most fitting option. Examples include acromegaly (excessive growth in the extremities) or hyperplasia (abnormal cell growth). Understanding these suffixes aids in medical terminology and provides insights into the nature of various conditions related to specific body parts.

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