(bound form) to resemble; to be similar to; to be like

in Chinese medicine, one of the six external causes of disease; refers to conditions like rheumatism or those that appear suddenly

(Chinese medicine) dampness or moisture as a cause of disease

Suffix used after verbs or adjectives to form nouns expressing a state, quality, or scope, similar to English "-ity", "-ness", or "-ism".

The connection point between bones in the body; a physical joint

(bound form) inflammation; infection; often used as a suffix for medical conditions ending in "-itis"