In the term radiology, the suffix -logy means:

A) one who specializes.
B) study of.
C) condition.
D) pertaining to.


B
Explanation:
A) The suffix -ist means one who specializes.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -osis, among others, means condition.
D) There are many suffixes that means pertaining to, such as -ac and -ic.

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