Which of the following terms does NOT contain a suffix that means pertaining to?
A) decubitus
B) alopecia
C) anterior
D) edematous

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The suffix in "alopecia" does not mean "pertaining to." "Alopecia" refers to a condition of hair loss and does not contain a suffix indicating "pertaining to." In contrast, "decubitus" (A) refers to the position of lying down, "anterior" (C) means located towards the front, and "edematous" (D) pertains to being swollen with fluid, all of which include suffixes that imply "pertaining to" their respective roots.

Which of the Following Terms Does NOT Contain a Suffix