Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

opsy

noun

ˈɒp.si

Definition

A suffix used in medical terminology to denote a view or examination, particularly related to the process of seeing or observing.

Examples

Biopsy: A medical procedure involving the removal of cells or tissues for examination.
Autopsy: An examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death.
Endoscopy: A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of a body organ or cavity.

Meaning

The word ‘opsy’ originates from the Greek word ‘opsis’, which means ‘view’ or ‘sight’. It is commonly used in terms like ‘biopsy’ or ‘autopsy’, where it refers to the examination of tissue or the observation of a body after death.