The suffix which means stimulation is
A)-tropin
B)-steroid
C)-physis
D)-ine
E)-hormonal

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The suffix -tropin means stimulation and is derived from the Greek meaning a turning. Tropic (adjective form) hormones stimulate other endocrine glands to produce hormones. For example, in the word corticotropin, the suffix is -tropin meaning stimulation and the root/combining form cortic/o- means cortisone, cortex. The definition is the stimulation of adrenal glands to produce hormones called corticosteroids.

The Suffix Which Means Stimulation Is