Endoscope

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Endoscope Definition

A device consisting of a tube containing flexible optic fibres that may be inserted into a body opening to allow a doctor to examine hollow organs inside the body.The result may be viewed on a video screen. It has diagnostic (eg biopsy) and therapeutic capabilities.

Endoscope Synonyms

Endoscope, endoscope

Terms in Endoscope category

Bronchoscope
Colonoscope
Colposcope
Cystoscope
Gastroscope
Laparoscope
Laryngoscope
Sigmoidoscope

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