The suffix -emia denotes which of the following?

• A. Between two
• B. In the blood
• C. Abundance of
• D. Pertaining to

Answer: (B)

The suffix -emia indicates a condition of the blood or something present in the blood. It comes from the Greek word for blood, haima, and is used to name states like anemia (low red blood cells), bacteremia (bacteria in the blood), and hyperlipidemia (high lipids in the blood). So the best fit is the option that describes a state or presence in the blood. The other ideas—such as a meaning of “between two,” “abundance of,” or “pertaining to”—don’t capture the blood-focused sense of -emia.