What does the suffix -opsy mean?

The suffix "-opsy" means "to view" or "to examine". It is often used in medical terms to refer to the process of examining something, typically through a surgical procedure.

Here are some examples:

* Biopsy: The examination of a sample of tissue to diagnose disease.

* Colonoscopy: The examination of the colon using a flexible, lighted tube.

* Endoscopy: The examination of the inside of a body cavity or organ using a flexible, lighted tube.

* Laparoscopy: The examination of the abdomen using a thin, lighted telescope.

The "-opsy" suffix indicates that the procedure involves visual examination.