gastroscope

[gas-truh-skohp]

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. a lighted flexible tubular instrument passed through the mouth for examining the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

gastroscope

/ ˌɡæstrəˈskɒpɪk, ɡæsˈtrɒskəpɪst, ˈɡæstrəˌskəʊp /

noun

1. a medical instrument for examining the interior of the stomach

Other Word Forms

• gastroscopic adjective
• gastroscopy noun
• gastroscopist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gastroscope¹

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

Example Sentences

In the latest incident involving gastroscopes, she said, “It appears the institution continued to use damaged scopes, and inadequate cleaning allowed potential pathogens to remain on the scopes.”

From Reuters

The study identified issues with colonoscopes, bronchoscopes, ureteroscopes and gastroscopes, among others.

From Los Angeles Times

For gastroscopes, only 48% were deemed clean after the first try.

From Los Angeles Times

In one study, researchers found that more than three-fourths of colonoscopes and gastroscopes were still contaminated after cleaning and disinfection in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

From Seattle Times

In one recent study, researchers found that more than 75% of colonoscopes and gastroscopes were still contaminated after cleaning and disinfection in accordance with the guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times