The suffixes -algia and -itis are often used to refer to problems with the musculoskeletal system. What is the difference between these two suffixes?
A) -algia means acute, and -itis means chronic.
B) -algia refers to proximal body parts, and -itis refers to distal body parts.
C) -algia means pain, and -itis means inflammation.
D) There is no difference.
C
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