What does the suffix opathy mean?

The suffix "-pathy" comes from the Greek word "pathos", meaning suffering, disease, or feeling.

It's often used in medical terms to indicate:

* A disease or disorder: Like "neuropathy" (a disease of the nerves) or "osteopathy" (a system of medicine emphasizing the musculoskeletal system).

* A treatment or method of treatment: Like "homeopathy" (a system of alternative medicine) or "physiotherapy" (treatment using physical methods).

So, "-pathy" generally implies a condition, a state of being, or a treatment related to a disease or suffering.