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a combining form occurring in compound words denoting a medical examination or inspection: biopsy; necropsy.
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Origin of -opsy

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Generalized from autopsy

Words nearby -opsy

opsonin, opsonization, opsonize, opsonocytophagic, opsonometry, -opsy, opt, optative, optesthesia, optic, optical

Other definitions for -opsy (2 of 2)

-opsy2
variant of -opsia: achromatopsy.
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Medical definitions for -opsy

-opsy
suff.
Examination:biopsy.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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