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Medical Suffixes
-scopy
Commonly encountered in procedures like endoscopy or arthroscopy.
Literal Meaning
Visual examination
Actual Meaning
This means LOOKING INSIDE with a camera. So "colonoscopy" means looking inside the colon.
Examples in Context

A colonoscopy is performed to detect abnormalities in the colon.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Remember it as 'scope' for examining various body parts.
  • 2Often precedes the organ examined, e.g., 'colonoscopy' for the colon.
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examination
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