-scopy is a medical suffix term that pertains to “process of viewing with a scope”.
Word Example: ophthalm/o/scopy
Word Breakdown: Ophthalm/o is a combining form that pertains to “eye”, -scopy refers to “process of viewing with a scope”.
Definition: An ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eye, or the fundus. The fundus is made up of the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels.
