English word neurosis comes from English -osis, English neuro-
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-osis | English (eng) | (pathology) functional disease or condition such as hepatosis. Formation, increase. Process, action. |
neuro- | English (eng) | Forming compound words relating to nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system. |
neurosis | English (eng) | (pathology) A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear. |