The suffix -cytosis is used to indicate:

a. the presence of a type of anemia
b. an abnormal decrease in the number of blood cells
c. an abnormal bleeding condition
d. an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells


d
Explanation:
a. the presence of a type of anemia: -cytosis means "abnormal increase in the number of blood cells"
b. an abnormal decrease in the number of blood cells: -cytosis means "abnormal increase in the number of blood cells"
c. an abnormal bleeding condition: -cytosis means "abnormal increase in the number of blood cells"
d. an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells: correct

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