Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
endoscopy
Noun
/ɛnˈdɒskəpi/
Definition
A medical procedure that uses an instrument called an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity in the body.
Examples
- Doctors often use endoscopy to investigate gastrointestinal issues.
- After the endoscopy, the doctor explained the results to the patient.
- Endoscopy can sometimes be therapeutic, as in removing polyps from the colon.
Meaning
Endoscopy is a technique used to look inside the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Synonyms
- Scopy
- Interventional endoscopy
- Optical examination