scopy

Scopy is a suffix derived from the Greek word "skopein," meaning "to look at" or "to examine." It is commonly used in scientific and medical terminology to denote an instrument or device used for observation, inspection, or measurement. The term often appears in the names of various optical instruments, where it signifies a tool designed for viewing something specific, whether it be distant objects, microscopic specimens, or internal bodily structures.

Instruments ending in "-scopy" typically involve some form of visual examination. For example, a telescope is used for observing distant objects, a microscope for viewing very small ones, and an endoscope for looking inside the body. The "-scope" part of the word directly refers to the instrument itself, while "-scopy" describes the act or process of using that instrument for observation. This suffix is a fundamental building block in understanding the names and functions of many scientific tools.