endoscopy

[en-dos-kuh-pee]

noun

plural

endoscopies 

1. an examination by means of an endoscope.

Word History and Origins

Origin of endoscopy¹

endo- + -scopy

Example Sentences

These are four endoscopy tests - upper endoscopy; lower endoscopy excluding colonoscopy; colonoscopy; and cystoscopy - and four radiology tests - CT scan; MRI scan; barium studies; and non-obstetric ultrasound.

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"Jen had so many different tests: blood tests, scans, endoscopies, but it didn't pick up the cancer," Mr Palmer said.

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The 62 day target includes time for tests to diagnose cancer, including imaging, endoscopy and pathology tests.

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"The areas that have been a particular challenge are endoscopy, where we've lost capacity, and planned orthopaedic operations," said Paul Mears, chief executive of the health board.

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A network of Community Diagnostic Centres, which provide appointments such as scans and endoscopies in local neighbourhoods, will extend their opening hours to 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

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