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endoscopy

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

noun

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


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

A blood test carried out shortly before the endoscopy showed Claire's blood was clotting far too quickly - something that put her at increased risk of developing a clot.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024

On 21 November, the first images of the trapped men emerged as a medical endoscopy camera was pushed through a pipeline drilled into the debris.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

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

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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