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What is meaning for suffix opsy?

The suffix "-opsy" typically means "the process of viewing or examining". It is derived from the Greek word "opsis", meaning "sight" or "vision".

Here are some examples of words using "-opsy":

* Biopsy: The process of removing tissue from a living organism for examination.

* Colonoscopy: The process of examining the colon using a flexible tube with a camera.

* Endoscopy: The process of examining the inside of a hollow organ using a flexible tube with a camera.

* Laparoscopy: The process of examining the abdomen using a small incision and a laparoscope (a thin, lighted tube).

* Necropsy: The process of examining a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Essentially, "-opsy" indicates a medical procedure that involves visual examination.

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