Definition & List of Suffixes. Definition of Suffixes:A term for fixing one or more letters or syllables to the end of words tomodify their signification. Examples: End a word with 'less' as in homeless, careless.efinition & List of Suffixes. Definition of Suffixes:A term for fixing one or more letters or syllables to the end of words tomodify their signification. Examples: End a word with 'less' as in homeless, careless.
âIn addition, research into rare diseases teaches us fundamental mechanisms of human biology and disease, often applicable to more prevalent disorders.â. Novartis scientists have investigated treatments for more than 40 rare diseases.
In the UK, a single rare disease may affect up to about 30,000 people. The vast majority of rare diseases will affect far fewer than this â some will affect only a handful, or even a single person in the whole of the UK. 80% of rare diseases have a genetic component. Often rare diseases are chronic and life-threatening.