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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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"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.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

The study analyzed data from nearly 1 million de-identified U.S. patients who underwent upper or lower endoscopy procedures between January 2018 and December 2020.

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

There were sites for the spotlights and the dresses and the endoscopy kits, and she sent them in flurries.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson

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