cystoscope

[sis-tuh-skohp]

noun Medicine/Medical.

a slender, cylindrical instrument for examining the interior of the urinary bladder and for the introduction of medication therein.

Origin of cystoscope

First recorded in 1885–90; cysto- + -scope

Related formscys·to·scop·ic

[sis-tuh-skop-ik] /ˌsɪs təˈskɒp ɪk/, adjectivecys·tos·co·pist

[si-stos-kuh-pist] /sɪˈstɒs kə pɪst/, noun

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Historical Examples of cystoscope

The cystoscope was then introduced into the bladder, and the current turned on.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888.
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The image seen through the cystoscope is an inverted image, but right and left are not transposed.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888.
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It represents the position of the tumor and cystoscope when the best view of it was obtained.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888.
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The source of the light (Mignon lamp) is cemented in a silver capsule, which is screwed into the distal end of the cystoscope.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888.
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Further confirmation may be obtained by the help of the X-rays, or, in the adult, by using a cystoscope.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1
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British Dictionary definitions for cystoscope

cystoscope

noun

a slender tubular medical instrument for examining the interior of the urethra and urinary bladder

Derived Formscystoscopic (ˌsɪstəˈskɒpɪk), adjectivecystoscopy (sɪsˈtɒskəpɪ), noun

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cystoscope in Medicine

cystoscope

[sĭs′tə-skōp′]

A tubular instrument equipped with a light and used to examine the interior of the urinary bladder and ureter.lithoscope

Related formscys′to•scop′ic (-skŏp′ĭk) adj.