What it means
The ending in names of diseases of a body part. neuropathynoo-ROP-uh-theeDamage to or disease of one or more nerves, most often the nerves of the hands and feet.neur/o nerve-pathy diseaseFull entry is disease of the nerves, retinopathyret-ih-NOP-uh-theeDisease or damage of the retina, the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye.retin/o retina-pathy diseaseFull entry of the retina, cardiomyopathy of the heart muscle, and nephropathy of the kidneys. In a few words it means feeling, as in empathy (sharing another's feelings) and sympathy.
Related terms
path/o
A word root that means disease or suffering.
neuropathy
Damage to or disease of one or more nerves, most often the nerves of the hands and feet.
retinopathy
Disease or damage of the retina, the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye.