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endoscopy

American  
[en-dos-kuh-pee] / ɛnˈdɒs kə pi /

noun

endoscopies plural
  1. an examination by means of an endoscope.


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noun

Etymology

Origin of endoscopy

endo- + -scopy

Example Sentences

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"Aspiration during or after endoscopy can be devastating," Rezaie said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

Because the balloon is swallowed, there is no need for an endoscopy, hospital bed, theatre time or anaesthetic, which Prof Welbourn said "is better for the NHS and a much-improved experience for our patients".

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2024

The video was shot through a medical endoscopy camera that was pushed through a second, wider pipeline drilled through the debris on Monday, authorities said.

From Reuters • Nov. 21, 2023

I’ve had an MRI, a CT scan, blood tests, 24-hour ECG, blood pressure test, endoscopy and a barium swallow test.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2023

She was given an endoscopy, an MRI, and a barium swallow to test her gastrointestinal tract.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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