emia
Emia is a suffix used in medical terminology to denote a state, condition, or presence related to blood. Derived from the Greek haima, meaning blood, and the suffix -emia, it is used to form nouns that describe abnormalities of the blood, its components, or substances found in the bloodstream. The term appears across hematology, clinical medicine, and pathology to name a wide range of conditions.
The -emia terms can describe decreases or increases in blood components, the presence of organisms, or chemical
Not all -emia terms indicate disease; some describe physiologic or laboratory states, and usage can vary by