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endoscope

/ɛndəˈskoʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does endoscope mean?

noun

A medical instrument used to visually examine the interior of a body cavity or organ, typically using a flexible tube with a camera and light on the end.

Example

"The doctor used an endoscope to examine the patient's stomach and diagnose the cause of their symptoms."

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