What is the suffix scopy mean?

The suffix "-scopy" means "the visual examination of". It comes from the Greek words "skopein" (to view, to look at) and "skopos" (aim, goal).

Here's how it works in practice:

* Colonoscopy: Examination of the colon using a scope.

* Endoscopy: Examination of the inside of a body cavity or organ using a scope.

* Laparoscopy: Examination of the abdomen using a scope.

* Bronchoscopy: Examination of the bronchi using a scope.

* Microscopy: Examination of tiny objects using a microscope.

The suffix "-scopy" is often used in medical terminology, indicating a diagnostic procedure involving the visual examination of the body.