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Suffix Medical Terminology

Visual examination with a scope.

Example: colonoscopy (viewing the inside of the colon)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial · U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)

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