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bronchoscope

/brɒŋkəskoʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does bronchoscope mean?

noun

A medical instrument used for visualizing the airways and lungs, typically consisting of a flexible or rigid tube with a camera and light on the end.

Example

"The doctor used a bronchoscope to examine the patient's lungs and diagnose the cause of their cough."

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