Endoscopy: meaning, definitions and examples

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endoscopy

 

[ ษ›nหˆdษ’skษ™pi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical procedure

Endoscopy is a non-surgical procedure used to examine a person's digestive tract. It involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera at the end, which is inserted through the mouth or rectum. This technique allows doctors to view the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, diagnose conditions, and even perform certain treatments. Endoscopy is commonly used for detecting ulcers, tumors, and inflammation. It is valued for its minimally invasive nature compared to traditional surgical methods.

Synonyms

digestive tract observation, gastrointestinal examination, scope procedure

Examples of usage

  • The doctor recommended an endoscopy to check for abnormalities.
  • Endoscopy can help identify early signs of cancer.
  • Patients often undergo endoscopy for gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • During endoscopy, biopsies can be obtained for further testing.

Translations

Translations of the word "endoscopy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น endoscopia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค‚เคกเฅ‹เคธเฅเค•เฅ‹เคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Endoskopie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ endoskopi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฝะดะพัะบะพะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ endoskopia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†…่ฆ–้กๆคœๆŸป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท endoscopie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ endoscopia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท endoskopi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ด์‹œ๊ฒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุธูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ endoskopie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ endoskopia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†…็ชฅ้•œๆฃ€ๆŸฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ endoskopija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innskoรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะดะพัะบะพะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ endoskopiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ endoscopรญa

Etymology

The term 'endoscopy' originated from the Greek words 'endon,' meaning 'within' or 'in,' and 'skopein,' meaning 'to look' or 'to examine.' Its usage began to rise in the late 19th century as advancements in medical technology allowed for the development of instruments capable of visualizing the interior of the body. Initially, endoscopy was limited to rigid tubes, but with the evolution of fiber optics in the mid-20th century, flexible endoscopes became widely available, transforming diagnostic capabilities in medicine. The procedure has since expanded beyond the digestive tract to include various other applications, such as arthroscopy in joints and bronchoscopies in the lungs, marking significant progress in non-invasive medical practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,621, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.