-opsy

-opsy

1
a combining form occurring in compound words denoting a medical examination or inspection: biopsy; necropsy.

Origin:
generalized from autopsy

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-opsy

2
variant of -opsia: achromatopsy.
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-opsy is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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-opsy suff.
Examination: biopsy.

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