-pexy

a combining form meaning "solidity," used in the formation of compound words: rheopexy; mastopexy.

Origin of -pexy

< New Latin -pexia < Greek -pēxia, derivative of pêxis a fixing, solidity; see -y3

Words nearby -pexy

-ped, -pede, -penia, -person, -petal, -pexy, -phage, -phagia, -phagous, -phagy, -phane

Medical definitions for -pexy

-pexy

suff.

Surgical fixation of an organ:hysteropexy.