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-opia

Suffix Medical Terminology

Vision condition.

Example: myopia (nearsightedness)

Sources

Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 18 Key Terms · OpenStax
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 16 Key Terms · OpenStax
Understanding Medical Terms, Merck Manual Consumer Version · Merck Manuals

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-metryProcess of measuring.
-oidResembling or like.
-ole, -uleSmall.
-omaTumor or mass.
-opsyViewing or examination.
-osisAbnormal condition or increase.
-ostomy, -stomySurgical creation of an opening.
-otomy, -tomyCutting into; incision.

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