Which suffix denotes enlargement?

• A. softening
• B. inflammation
• C. tumor
• D. enlargement

Answer: (D)

Medical terms show what happens to a body part through their endings. The suffix that indicates enlargement is -megaly, as in cardiomegaly (enlargement of the heart). Among the options, the word “enlargement” directly expresses the idea of becoming larger, so it best represents the concept of enlargement in this context. The other terms point to softening, inflammation, or a tumor, which are different processes and do not denote enlargement.