Endoscope: meaning, definitions and examples

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endoscope

 

[ หˆษ›n.dษ™หŒskoสŠp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical instrument

An endoscope is a medical instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. It consists of a flexible or rigid tube equipped with a light source and a camera, allowing physicians to view and sometimes perform procedures without invasive surgery.

Synonyms

fiber-optic endoscope, gastroscope, scope

Examples of usage

  • The doctor used an endoscope to check for abnormalities in the patient's stomach.
  • During the procedure, the endoscope provided a clear view of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • An endoscope can also be used for biopsies or to remove polyps.

Translations

Translations of the word "endoscope" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น endoscรณpio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค‚เคกเฅ‹เคธเฅเค•เฅ‹เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Endoskop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ endoskop

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฝะดะพัะบะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ endoskop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†…่ฆ–้ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท endoscope

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ endoscopio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท endoskop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ด์‹œ๊ฒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุธุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ endoskop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ endoskop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†…็ชฅ้•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ endoskop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innskot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะดะพัะบะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ endoskop

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ endoscopio

Etymology

The word 'endoscope' is derived from the Greek words 'endo,' meaning 'inside' or 'within,' and 'skopein,' meaning 'to look' or 'to examine.' The term began to be used in the early 20th century as medical technology advanced, allowing for the development of flexible tubes with optical instruments that could be inserted into the body to provide visual access. The first endoscope was invented in the 1800s, leading to improvements and variations that enhanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities in medicine. The introduction of fiber-optic technology in the 1960s revolutionized endoscopy, making it possible to create more flexible and effective instruments, significantly impacting the field of minimally invasive surgery.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,534, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.