bronchoscope

[brong-kuh-skohp]

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. a lighted, flexible tubular instrument that is inserted into the trachea for diagnosis and for removing inhaled objects.

bronchoscope

/ brɒŋˈkɒskəpɪst, ˈbrɒŋkəˌskəʊp, ˌbrɒŋkəˈskɒpɪk /

noun

1. an instrument for examining and providing access to the interior of the bronchial tubes

Other Word Forms

• bronchoscopy noun
• bronchoscopic adjective
• bronchoscopist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchoscope¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; broncho- + -scope

Example Sentences

The pulmonologist sent a fibreoptic bronchoscope - a tiny camera with forceps - down her airway.

From BBC

But the latest warning letter to Olympus noted other deficiencies, including wrinkles and air bubbles in the sealed packaging of single-use suction valves for bronchoscopes.

From New York Times

Doctors now use a medical device called a bronchoscope to examine a person’s lungs and airways.

From Washington Post

Officials launched an investigation in January 2020 when the medical center reported two bronchoscopes, used for examining a patient’s airway, were missing.

From Washington Times

According to the criminal complaint, the medical center first noticed in January that two of its bronchoscopes were missing.

From Washington Times